Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Day of the Handicapped, also called the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), is observed every year on 3 December. It aims to promote awareness, understanding, and support for persons with disabilities. The day stresses the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and equality in society. It works to ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, health, and social life. It also encourages governments and communities to protect rights and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities.

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World Computer Literacy Day is observed every year on 2 December to promote digital education and computer awareness. It aims to ensure equal access to computer skills for inclusive social and economic growth. The day highlights the need to bridge the digital divide in a fast-digitising world. It recognises the role of computers in economic development, communication, education, employment, and innovation. It encourages people to adopt technology for learning, productivity, and digital empowerment.

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World Soil Day is observed annually on 5 December to highlight the importance of healthy soil for food security, ecosystems, and human well-being. The theme for World Soil Day 2025 is “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities”, focusing on the role of urban soils. Urban soils face pressures from rapid urbanisation, soil sealing, pollution, and loss of organic matter. Healthy soils in cities support food production, water purification, carbon storage, temperature regulation, and biodiversity conservation. Preserving soil health is essential for climate resilience, urban planning, and sustainable development.

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United Nations (UN)’s International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed annually on 5th December. It celebrates volunteerism, encourages government support, and recognizes volunteers’ contributions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme for 2025 is “Every Contribution Matters.” The theme emphasizes that all volunteer efforts, whether big or small, play a crucial role in supporting global development and advancing the SDGs.

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International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is observed every year on 12 December. It is a UN-designated day, marking the 2012 UN resolution where all member states endorsed UHC as a global development priority. The day urges campaigners, health defenders, and leaders to highlight the struggles of millions still lacking access to healthcare, advocate for stronger health investments, and remind the world of the importance of achieving Universal Health Coverage for all.

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Vijay Diwas is celebrated in India on 16th December every year. It commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. The day honors the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces. It pays tribute to all soldiers who defended the nation’s honor.

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World Meditation Day is celebrated annually on 21 December. The day promotes awareness of the importance and benefits of meditation and encourages people to practice it. Meditation helps relax the mind, align body and soul, and brings balance, improving mental and physical health. In December 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially declared 21 December as World Meditation Day through a unanimously adopted resolution.

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The 28th edition of Divya Kala Mela was held in New Delhi from 14-21 December 2025. The mela showcased the creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) from across India. It was organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It featured over 100 Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs from 20 States. Since its launch in December 2022, the mela has promoted entrepreneurship and mainstream participation of Divyangjan.

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International Mind Body Wellness Day is observed annually on January 3 to highlight the link between mental and physical health. The day encourages self-care, mindfulness, movement, and healthy lifestyle practices for overall well-being. It draws on both ancient holistic healing traditions and modern scientific research confirming mind-body interconnection.

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India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 will be held in Goa from 27–30 January 2026, hosting ministers, CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academia, and tech providers. The event focuses on energy security, investment promotion, and scalable decarbonisation pathways amid rising global energy demand and climate commitments. IEW 2026 is hosted under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, organised by Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) and dmg events, providing a neutral global platform for energy cooperation.