Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the first SOUL Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on February 21, 2025. The event was attended by Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay and other dignitaries. The two-day conclave (Feb 21-22) featured leaders from politics, sports, arts, media, business, and public policy sharing insights on leadership. It aimed to inspire young audiences by discussing successes, failures, and leadership challenges. SOUL (School of Ultimate Leadership) is a new leadership institution in Gujarat to train leaders based on merit, commitment, and public service.

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World Obesity Day 2025 was observed on March 4 to address the global obesity crisis. It is organized by the World Obesity Federation with global partners. The theme for 2025 is “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives”. It aims to raise awareness, improve policies, and promote obesity prevention and treatment. India is projected to have over 440 million obese and overweight people by 2050, second only to China. Obesity among Indian boys may rise to 1.6 crore and among girls to 1.44 crore by 2050.

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Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi led India’s delegation at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The session was launched on 10 March 2025 at the UN Headquarters in New York. India addressed 12 key areas for women’s empowerment with a ‘whole-of-government’ and ‘whole-of-society approach.’ She held bilateral meetings with leaders from Sierra Leone, Uzbekistan, Guyana, and Chile. CSW is a major global body focused on gender equality and women’s rights.

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The International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on March 20 to promote happiness and well-being as universal goals. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to highlight that progress should focus on human well-being, not just economic growth. The 2025 theme is “Caring and Sharing”, focusing on building stronger communities and improving overall well-being.

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International Day of Forests (IDF) is celebrated on March 21, declared by the United Nations in 2012. It raises awareness about the vital role of forests in sustaining life. A new theme is chosen annually by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The 2025 theme is “Forests and Food”, highlighting forests’ role in global food security.

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March 24 is observed as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise awareness and promote efforts to eliminate TB. The 2025 theme is “Yes, We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver.” The President of India praised the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) for reducing TB cases and increasing awareness. India aims to eliminate TB by 2025, ahead of the 2030 global target set by WHO under the End TB Strategy. TB is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but also other body parts. It spreads through airborne transmission, via coughs or sneezes of an infected person.

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The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) has begun in Rome. Global leaders are discussing strategies to conserve plant and forest genetic resources and will release two major global reports. CGRFA is a permanent intergovernmental body under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), established in 1983 and expanded in 1995. It aims to promote sustainable biodiversity use, enhance food security, and ensure fair benefit-sharing. The headquarters of CGRFA is in Rome, Italy.

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World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI). It is celebrated annually on 27th March, marking the 1962 Theatre of Nations season opening in Paris. The day highlights theatres’ historical importance and their role in entertainment, education, and social change. The day promotes support for the theatre community from governments, individuals, and organizations.

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In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of fitness and praised initiatives like the Fit India Carnival and International Yoga Day. The theme for Yoga Day 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth One Health,” aiming to promote global health through yoga. The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, is responsible for organizing activities for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) launched a 100-day countdown to IDY2025 during the Yogamahotsav event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on March 13, 2025.

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The 37th Kathak Mahotsav 2025, organized by Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, a unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, concluded successfully. The six-day festival featured the world’s first-ever Kathak Literary Festival, along with seminars, exhibitions, and dance performances. All major Kathak gharanas—Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras, and Raigarh—were showcased through performances by renowned artists. The event was a landmark celebration of Kathak, bringing together scholars, dancers, and art enthusiasts.