Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Animal Welfare Day is observed every year on October 4. The day aims to raise global awareness about animal well-being. It promotes humane treatment of animals across the world. The theme for World Animal Welfare Day 2025 is “Save Animals, Save the Planet!” 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of World Animal Day. The theme emphasizes that protecting animal lives supports a healthier and sustainable planet. The first World Animal Day was organized in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmermann, a German novelist and animal welfare campaigner.

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The Manipur Global Buyers and Sellers Summit 2025 began at the City Convention Centre, Imphal. The two-day summit is held under the theme “Bridging Business Sans Borders”. It is part of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. The summit is jointly organised by the Directorate of Trade, Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur, Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, and Manipur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The summit highlights Manipur’s natural abundance, creativity, and resilience, featuring products like black rice, organic produce, handloom, and handicrafts.

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On October 15, 2025, India celebrates World Students’ Day to mark the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. Dr. Kalam, born in 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, was a scientist, educator, and statesman. He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007 and was known as the “Missile Man of India.” Dr. Kalam made major contributions to India’s space and defence programmes. He remained deeply connected with students and education throughout his life. World Students’ Day honours his belief that the strength of a nation lies in its youth.

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World Food Day is observed annually on 16 October to raise awareness about food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. It marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945 and was first observed in 1981. The 2025 theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” emphasizes global cooperation to transform agrifood systems. India has made progress in food security, malnutrition reduction, and agricultural sustainability, producing record levels of grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, millets, honey, eggs, and fish.

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The International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IDICH) is observed annually on October 17 to promote awareness of preserving the world’s living heritage. In November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted resolution A/RES/42/34, declaring October 17 as Intangible Cultural Heritage (IDICH). The day commemorates the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, effective from 2006.

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Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to honour police personnel martyred at Hot Springs, Ladakh, in 1959 and all who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to police personnel for their courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifices, highlighting their role in keeping the nation safe. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) organise events from October 22–30, including family visits, police band displays, motorcycle rallies, “Run for Fallen Policemen,” blood donation camps, and competitions for children.

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India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport. COP10 was held from October 20–22, 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention. India’s delegation was led by Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao and National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Director General Anant Kumar. Delegates from 190+ States Parties and international organizations discussed strengthening global anti-doping cooperation. Azerbaijan elected Chairperson, while Brazil, Zambia, and Saudi Arabia became Vice-Chairs for their regional groups.

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In October 2025, the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking a major global step against cybercrime. The signing ceremony was co-hosted by Vietnam and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Convention opened for signature on 25–26 October 2025 in Hanoi and remains open at the UN Headquarters, New York (USA) till 31 December 2026. The aim is to create the world’s first global legal framework to prevent, investigate, and prosecute cybercrimes. It covers ransomware, financial fraud, and non-consensual sharing of intimate images. It is the first treaty to criminalise the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, strengthening digital rights protection.

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The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of Care and Support (IDCS) every year on 29 October. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of caregiving and support for people with illness, disability, or other challenges. The 2025 theme is “Care and Support for All – Addressing all rights-holders, including those providing and receiving care and support.” It focuses on building inclusive, equitable, and sustainable care systems worldwide. The day also highlights the need to protect the rights and well-being of both caregivers and care recipients equally.

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada” from 1st to 15th November 2025. It marks the culmination of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh and celebrates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15th November 2025. The theme is “Honouring 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda – Celebrating 11 Years of Tribal Empowerment”. The initiative reflects India’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable tribal development.