Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Arthritis Day (WAD) is observed globally every year on 12 October to raise awareness about Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs). The 2025 theme is “Achieve Your Dreams”, highlighting the goals, hopes, and resilience of people living with RMDs. World Arthritis Day (WAD) was established in 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI), with the first celebration on 12 October 1996. Arthritis is a common musculoskeletal disorder causing joint inflammation, tenderness, or swelling, often affecting knees, shoulders, hands, feet, ankles, and hips.

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World Standards Day is celebrated annually on 14 October to highlight the importance of standards in safety, quality, and international trade. The day honors standard developers and their contributions to science, engineering, policy, and innovation. The 2025 theme is “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, emphasizing global cooperation for achieving United Nations SDGs. Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, led the World Standards Day programme on 14th October 2025. The event was organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.

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World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed annually on 20 October to raise awareness about osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, often showing no symptoms until fractures occur. Minor falls, bumps, or sudden movements can cause fractures in affected individuals. Elderly people are more prone, with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 suffering osteoporotic fractures globally. Only 20% of patients are diagnosed or treated due to poor healthcare access and awareness. World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) promotes early diagnosis, bone density checks, healthy lifestyle, and diet for prevention. The 2025 theme is “It’s Unacceptable!”, highlighting urgent action to close treatment and prevention gaps worldwide.

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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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October 24 is observed annually as Raising Day of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). ITBP is a central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It was established in 1962. The day honors ITBP personnel for their sacrifices and contribution to national security. October 24, 2025, marks the 64th Raising Day of ITBP. ITBP is a specialized armed police force trained in mountaineering, skiing, and intensive tactical operations. ITBP acts as “First Responders” during natural calamities in the Himalayan region. The force also conducts relief and rescue operations in difficult terrains.

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The Indian Army celebrated Infantry Day (Shaurya Diwas) on October 27, 2025, marking 79 years of courage and sacrifice. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi led the wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, honoring fallen soldiers. War veterans Major Ashish Sonal, Subedar Major Kunwar Singh, and Lance Naik Amrit, all Vir Chakra awardees, also paid tributes. Infantry Day commemorates October 27, 1947, when Indian Infantry troops first landed in Srinagar to repel Pakistan-backed tribal invaders, defending Jammu and Kashmir and India’s sovereignty.

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World Psoriasis Day (WPD) is observed every year on October 29 to raise awareness about psoriatic disease and advocate for the rights of affected individuals. It is supported by local, national, and international organisations through campaigns promoting early diagnosis, effective treatment, and patient support. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disorder causing red, scaly plaques on the skin and significantly impacts mental health and quality of life. The 2025 theme is “Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities – Understanding the Domino Effect,” highlighting the link between psoriasis and other physical and mental health conditions.

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The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed annually on November 6 to raise awareness about the environmental damage caused by war. The day was declared by the United Nations in 2001. The day aims to highlight the importance of protecting natural resources, as conflict often leads to pollution, destruction of habitats, and depletion of resources like water and land.

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November is observed as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month to spread awareness about prevention and early detection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COPD was the fourth-leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021. COPD is a lung disease that causes inflammation and scarring in the airways or air sacs, leading to breathing problems

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November 9 is observed as National Legal Services Day to mark the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Act established institutions to provide free legal aid to needy and marginalized citizens. India’s legal aid system reached 44.22 lakh people between 2022 and 2025. From 2022–23 to 2024–25, about 23.58 crore cases were resolved through state, permanent, and national Lok Adalats.