Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on 5th November to promote awareness about tsunami risks, early warning systems, and preparedness. It was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 to remind the world of the importance of disaster readiness. The day emphasizes that timely preparation can save thousands of lives during natural disasters. The theme for 2025 is “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness.” It focuses on community resilience, infrastructure investment, and education to reduce tsunami impact.

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Every year on November 11, India celebrates National Education Day to honour Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education) declared it in September 2008 to mark his birth anniversary. The day promotes awareness about accessible, inclusive, and quality education for all. Educational institutions hold seminars, workshops, and competitions to discuss reforms and innovations in education.

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In November 2025, the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) was inaugurated at Thimphu, Bhutan. The 16-day festival is a global initiative dedicated to world peace and healing of humanity amid global conflicts. It is the first-ever Global Peace Prayer Festival bringing together leaders from Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana branches of Buddhism. A key ritual, Jabzhi, is performed to cleanse negative karma and dispel destructive forces. India gifted Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, symbolizing goodwill. The festival strengthens India–Bhutan spiritual ties and promotes global harmony.

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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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India celebrates National Press Day every year on 16 November, and this year it was observed on 16 November 2025. The day highlights the role of a free and responsible press, often called the fourth pillar of democracy. It marks the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965. The Act was repealed in 1975 and the PCI was reconstituted in 1979 under a new law. The First Press Commission in 1956 first proposed such a body to protect press freedom. India’s media landscape has expanded from 60,143 publications in 2004–05 to 1.54 lakh in 2024–25. The day is commemorated with National Awards for Excellence in Journalism and the release of a Souvenir.

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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 3rd edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 6th and 7th December 2025. The festival is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Academy, supported by Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the Department of Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions”, aimed at strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s cultural identity, promoting music tourism, supporting artisans and weavers, and positioning Vijayawada as a premier Carnatic music destination.

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The 11th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 is held from 6th to 9th December 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana. The theme of IISF 2025 is “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Atma Nirbhar Bharat”, aiming to celebrate science-led growth and strengthen self-reliance in India. The festival provides a platform to bring together scientists, innovators, educators, students, industry leaders, science communicators, and policymakers for collaboration and knowledge exchange. IISF 2025 focuses on five main themes: Science, Technology and Ecology of North-West India & the Himalayan Region; Science for Society and Education; Atmanirbhar Bharat through Science and Technology; Biotechnology and Bio-economy; and Integration of Traditional Knowledge with Modern Science.

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United Nations (UN)’s International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed annually on 5th December. It celebrates volunteerism, encourages government support, and recognizes volunteers’ contributions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme for 2025 is “Every Contribution Matters.” The theme emphasizes that all volunteer efforts, whether big or small, play a crucial role in supporting global development and advancing the SDGs.

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Every year on 7 December, the world observes International Civil Aviation Day to highlight the importance of civil aviation. The day raises awareness about how air connectivity makes global travel easier and supports economic and social sectors. It also draws attention to challenges faced by the civil aviation industry. The day marks the foundation of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations (UN) regulatory agency. ICAO creates global rules and safety standards for international air travel. The 2025 theme is “Safe Skies & Sustainable Future for All”. The theme reflects ICAO’s long-term goals under its Strategic Plan for 2050.