Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Tripura observed the 48th Kokborok Day, also known as Tripuri Language Day, with state-wide cultural celebrations. Kokborok Day is celebrated on January 19 annually. The day marks January 19, 1979, when Kokborok was recognized as an official state language. The government is introducing Kokborok courses in colleges and universities. Efforts are being made to strengthen harmony between tribal and non-tribal communities. Kokborok belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family and is spoken by the Borok (Tripuri) people.

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World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. It marks the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, on the Caspian Sea. The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage.” The theme emphasizes the role of indigenous and local knowledge in protecting wetlands. It highlights the importance of wetlands in preserving cultural identity and guiding conservation and management practices.

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PLASTINDIA 2026 begins on 5 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi and will run till 10 February. It is supported by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The theme “Bharat Next” aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat vision. More than 2,000 global exhibitors will display innovations in plastics, machinery, raw materials, and circular economy solutions. PLASTINDIA 2026 is India’s first Zero Waste exhibition with full recycling of solid waste.

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National Deworming Day (NDD) 2026 is observed on 10 February across India. It targets intestinal worm infections in children and adolescents aged 1–19 years. Coordinated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it provides free albendazole tablets in government schools, private schools, and Anganwadi centres. National Deworming Day (NDD) ensures coverage in remote villages, urban slums, and suburban areas simultaneously. The day was launched in 2015 under the National Health Mission, initially in 11 states/UTs, targeting 140 million children. By 2018, it expanded nationwide, making it the world’s largest single-day school-based deworming program.

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The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed every year on 11 February under the leadership of the United Nations (UN), with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) playing a key role. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2015 and first observed in 2016 to address low participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The 2026 theme is “From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap,” focusing on action and implementation.

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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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World Radio Day is observed every year on 13 February to mark the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946. The theme for 2026 is “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool, not a voice.” India’s first Community Radio Station was inaugurated on 1 February 2004 by Bharat Ratna Shri Lal Krishna Advani. Ram Singh Bouddh from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, known as the “Radio Man of India,” was recognised by Guinness World Records in 2025 for owning 1,257 radios, the world’s largest collection.

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the World Ocean Science Congress 2026 at Dona Paula, Goa. The congress theme is “Ocean Health and Sustainable Future”. Focus areas include ocean health, climate resilience, marine ecosystems and sustainable Blue Economy. Nearly 25 percent of India’s population lives in coastal regions, making such discussions important. The event highlighted importance for fisheries, tourism, maritime economy and coastal resilience. Emphasis was laid on strengthening research through CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography and National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. India aims to combine maritime heritage with modern innovation for sustainable ocean solutions.

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organising ‘Him-CONNECT’ from 25–27 February 2026 in New Delhi as part of the The Energy and Resources Institute’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS). Him-CONNECT is designed as a collaborative platform to connect researchers working in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) with start-ups, investors and policymakers to facilitate the scaling and on-ground application of research outcomes. The platform will showcase more than 24 technologies, prototypes, patents and pilot projects developed under the Ministry’s National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS).

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Rare Disease Day is observed globally every year on the last day of February (28 February or 29 February in leap years). It was first held on 29 February 2008 and is now observed in more than 100 countries. The day raises awareness for over 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases and promotes equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, research, and social care. In India, rare diseases affect a small proportion of the population, often requiring specialised diagnosis and care. More than 6,000 rare diseases have been identified, with nearly 72% being genetic.