Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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SARAS Mela 2026 is held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from 6–18 January 2026, marking the first time the national-level event is hosted there. The Mela brings together Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from all States and Union Territories, with around 300 women artisans and entrepreneurs participating. The objective of event is to promote economic empowerment of women SHG members through sustainable livelihoods and provide national-level exposure and market access.

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Indian Army Day is celebrated annually on 15 January to honour 1949, when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became India’s first Commander-in-Chief. The Indian Army originated from the East India Company armies, later became the British Indian Army and the Princely States Army, and merged into the National Army of India after independence in 1947. Its units have fought many battles, earning honor for the nation through bravery. The Indian Army’s primary role is to protect India from foreign aggression and ensure national security. It also addresses internal threats and maintains peace within the country.

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Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event is scheduled to take place from 28–31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. The Theme is “Indian Aviation: Paving the Future – From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability.” More than 20 countries’ ministerial-level delegations and leading global and domestic aviation companies such as Airbus, Boeing, HAL, Dassault, Adani, Etihad, Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air will participate.

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The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27 across the world. It is observed to honor Jews and others massacred during the Holocaust. It marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on January 27, 1945, ending World War II. The day serves as a reminder of Holocaust atrocities and promotes the fight against hatred, intolerance, and discrimination. The United Nations has designated the theme for 2026 as “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights”.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day is observed every year on 2 February to spread awareness about rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease affecting millions of people worldwide. The day was started in 2013 by the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation to educate the public and break myths. The organisation is now inactive, leading to limited global observance of the day. The awareness day highlights the need for early diagnosis and timely treatment. It promotes advocacy, support systems, and research for better care.

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World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February. It is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). It aims to raise awareness about cancer, promote prevention and early detection, and ensure equitable access to treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2025–2027 is “United by Unique”, which focuses on placing individuals at the center of cancer care while fostering global unity to make a difference.

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The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed every year on 4 February and was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2020. The 2026 theme is “Dialogue Over Division,” urging people to choose conversation instead of conflict. Dialogue means listening with care, speaking responsibly, and recognising shared humanity, not forced agreement. The observance calls individuals, communities, and nations to embrace diversity through understanding.

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National Productivity Day is observed on 12 February to mark the foundation of National Productivity Council (NPC). National Productivity Week is celebrated from 12 to 18 February 2026. Theme is “Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)”. It focuses on manufacturing competitiveness and sustainable industrial growth. Cluster-based development supports global value chain integration. NPC was established in 1958 under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). NPC is part of Asian Productivity Organisation (APO).

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Indian Army is hosting first United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control in Asia for Asia Pacific region. The programme is held from 16 February to 6 March 2026 at Military College of Materials Management, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It is organised under Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence with United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. Delegates from 13 Asia Pacific countries are participating. The fellowship builds capacity to implement United Nations Programme of Action and International Tracing Instrument. It aims to prevent illicit trade and misuse of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

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World Peace and Understanding Day 2026 is observed on 23 February 2026. It marks anniversary of first Rotary meeting held in Chicago in 1905. That meeting led to foundation of Rotary International, a global humanitarian organisation. The day is celebrated during World Understanding Month in February. It promotes service, ethical leadership and international cooperation. It highlights role of goodwill and dialogue in building harmony. It reminds that lasting peace needs justice, empathy and collective action at all levels of society.