Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Bharat-Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav was inaugurated at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event was inaugurated by High Commissioner of India Santosh Jha and Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr Madhura Senevirathna. The festival celebrates Sanskrit as a timeless language of wisdom, harmony, and knowledge. It is jointly organised by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education, Central Sanskrit University, and India-Sri Lanka Foundation.

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Recently, the United Service Institution of India (USI) hosted the Third Annual Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) in New Delhi on 14–15 November. It brought together military leaders, policymakers, diplomats, scholars, authors, industry experts and the public. It showcased India’s military heritage and discussed key strategic and security issues. Iconic military paintings by Lt Col Arul Raj (Retd) were exhibited, and major books such as The Sukraniti and 75 Years of India’s Contribution to UN Peacekeeping were released.

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World Toilet Day is observed every year on 19 November to raise awareness about the global sanitation crisis. It highlights the importance of safe and accessible toilets for public health, dignity, and environmental protection. The day was inspired by Singaporean philanthropist Jack Sim, who founded the NGO World Toilet Organisation (WTO) on 19 November. The United Nations (UN) recognised water and sanitation as human rights in 2010 and officially declared World Toilet Day on 14 July 2013. The theme for World Toilet Day 2025 is ‘Sanitation in a Changing World,’ focusing on future-ready sanitation systems.

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World Fisheries Day 2025 is celebrated by Department of Fisheries on 21st November with the theme “India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports.” On the eve of the day, the government announced that total fish production for 2025–26 is expected to cross 11 lakh metric tonnes. Gujarat is a leading state in fisheries, ranking second in marine fish production and sixth in total fish production in India. In 2024–25, Gujarat produced 10.42 lakh metric tonnes of fish, including 7.64 lakh metric tonnes of marine fish and 2.78 lakh metric tonnes of inland fish. There is high international demand for Gujarat’s frozen shrimp, ribbon fish, cuttlefish, and squid in China, Europe, America, and Japan.

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The fourth edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation Seminar Swavlamban 2025 will begin on 26th November in New Delhi. The event will focus on the Indian Navy’s innovation and indigenisation efforts to meet evolving national security needs. Emerging and disruptive technologies will be the core highlight of the seminar. The seminar aims to unite innovators, industry, academia, MSMEs and start-ups to strengthen naval capabilities

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The 2nd edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav was inaugurated by President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad on 21 November 2025. The nine-day festival is organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Tourism. The festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of Western India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.

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The 10th Session of APDIM (Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management) on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs and Disaster Management, along with Rajendra Singh and Manish Bharadwaj from NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority). India reaffirmed cooperation with APDIM, UN ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) and partners in line with PM Modi’s 10-Point Agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction, stressing local investments, technology, research networks, strong risk data, and regional collaboration

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Every year on 26 November, India celebrates Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) to mark adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day. For 75 years, it upholds justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, protects citizens’ rights, and guides India’s democracy. To commemorate 75 years, Department of Justice launched “Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman” (Our Constitution, Our Honour), a year-long pan-India campaign simplifying the Constitution for citizens.

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National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on 2 December in India. The day aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of pollution on the environment and human health. It honors the memory of victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, 1984. The day emphasizes the importance of pollution prevention and promoting sustainable environmental practices.

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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.