Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Digital India Corporation (DIC) is showcasing initiatives at Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event. The event takes place from February 12-15, 2025 at India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, and February 14-17, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. DIC is supporting artisans through three key projects and the BharatKeKaarigar campaign. The campaign helps artisans reach a larger audience, celebrate their craft, and share the stories behind their handmade products.

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February 13th marks World Radio Day, celebrating radio’s role in communication, entertainment, education, and community connection, especially in remote areas. Radio, invented in the early 19th century, became widely used for mass media in India in the 20th century. UNESCO declared World Radio Day in 2011, with the UN General Assembly adopting it in 2012. The day highlights radio’s resilience, its importance in emergencies, and its role in tackling global issues like climate change. The 2025 theme is “Radio and Climate Change,” focusing on radio’s role in addressing this critical issue.

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The World Travel & Tourism Festival 2025 takes place from February 14-16, 2025 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. It is organized by TV9 Network and Red Hat Communications. It brings together industry leaders, travellers, and brands. The festival focuses on immersive, responsible, and meaningful travel experiences. It features cultural experiences, expert-led discussions, and industry collaborations.

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World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20 by the United Nations (UN) to promote equality, solidarity, and opportunity. It addresses poverty, exclusion, unemployment, and social harmony within and among societies. India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) works towards bridging socio-economic gaps through reforms and global partnerships. It was established by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in 2007. It has been observed since 2009.

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International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March to recognize women’s achievements across all boundaries. The theme for 2025: “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The theme emphasizes equal rights, power, and opportunities for all women and girls. 2025 marks 30 years of the Beijing Declaration, a key global framework for women’s rights. India is shifting from women’s development to women-led development, ensuring equal participation.

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March 7 is celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas to promote generic medicines and raise awareness about the scheme. Week-long events are held from March 1 to 7 across India to support the initiative. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The scheme provides quality medicines at affordable prices through Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK). The 2025 celebrations began on March 1 in the National Capital Region (NCR) to spread awareness about PMBJP.

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Shaurya Vedanam Utsav, a grand military display, was held for the first time in Motihari, Bihar on March 7, 2025. The event featured military equipment, combat demonstrations, martial arts, band performances, motorcycle and dog shows. The T-90 tank, K-9 Vajra artillery gun, BMP vehicles, and Swathi radar were showcased. The IAF conducted a flypast with Su-30s, AN-32s, and Chetak helicopters, while the Akash Ganga team performed a combat free fall. A memorial was established to honor fallen soldiers. A Job Fair for veterans and career guidance by Zonal Recruiting Offices were also organized.

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International Day of Women Judges is observed on March 10 every year to recognize women’s contributions to the judiciary. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2021, it was first observed globally in 2022. The day promotes gender equality in judicial roles and was initiated by Qatar. India, despite being a large democracy, has only 14% women judges in High Courts. This marks a slight increase from 13% in 2023 and 11% in 2022. Out of 754 High Court judges in India, only 106 are women, highlighting gender imbalance in the judiciary.

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World TB Day is observed on March 24 to raise awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) and its impact. The United Nations’ SDG goal is to end TB by 2030 with a 90% reduction in incidence, 95% reduction in mortality, and zero catastrophic costs. The Global TB Report 2024 warns that these targets may not be met due to complex diagnostics, drug-resistant TB, and lack of healthcare access. India’s TB Treatment Coverage reached 92.4% (global target: 90% by 2027). Treatment Success Rate in 2022 was 87.6% (target: 92%). India accounts for 26% of global TB cases, with 195 cases per 100,000 population. 2.552 million TB cases were reported, missing the 2.762 million target.

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India hosts the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Private Sector Collaborative Forum 2025 in Mumbai. The forum will focus on payment transparency, financial inclusion, and digital financial system transformation. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental body combating money laundering and terrorist financing. FATF sets international standards and policies to prevent financial crimes. It was established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris to address money laundering concerns. In 2001, its mandate expanded to include terrorism financing. FATF’s headquarters is in Paris, France.