Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Sickle Cell Day is observed every year on 19 June to spread awareness about sickle cell disease. It aims to educate people about early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this inherited blood disorder. Sickle cell disease is a common monogenic disease, with over 3,00,000 births affected each year worldwide. Most cases are found in low- and middle-income countries, including India, which has the world’s second-highest burden. The 2025 theme is “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy.”

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World Autistic Pride Day is celebrated every year on 18 June to honour the identity and pride of autistic people. It is observed by autistic individuals and their supporters to highlight the importance of acceptance and inclusion in society. The day aims to create positive change by promoting understanding and appreciation of neurodiversity. In 2025, the theme is “Unapologetically Autistic”, encouraging autistic people to embrace their true selves without pressure to hide their traits.

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On June 21, 2025, the Union Government announced that June 25 will be observed every year as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” to remember the Emergency imposed in 1975 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. On June 25, 1975, civil liberties were suspended, thousands were jailed without trial, and media freedom was crushed. The Emergency is seen as a dark chapter in Indian history due to its suppression of fundamental rights and political dissent.

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International Day of the Seafarer is celebrated every year on 25 June. The day aims to acknowledge the crucial role of seafarers in maintaining the global supply chain. This year’s theme My Harassment Free Ship, highlights the need to end bullying and harassment in the maritime industry. It raises awareness about the dangers, hardships, and social challenges faced by those in the maritime profession. The objective is also to protect the rights of seafarers, improve their working conditions, and promote their welfare.

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Recently, India celebrated GST Day on July 1 to mark eight years since the Goods and Services Tax was implemented in 2017. Goods and Services Tax transformed the indirect tax system by making compliance easier, reducing business costs, and enabling free movement of goods across states. It boosted transparency and efficiency, supporting a stronger and more unified economy. In 2024–2025, gross Goods and Services Tax collections reached a record ₹22.08 lakh crore. This shows a 9.4 percent yearly growth, reflecting better tax compliance and higher formalisation of the economy.

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International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on on July 3. It raises awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. The day encourages people to reduce plastic use and choose eco-friendly options like cloth and paper bags. It began under the Bag Free World Movement by environmental groups in Europe in the early 2000s. The campaign’s message spread globally over time. International Plastic Bag Free Day was officially established to highlight the growing danger of plastic pollution.

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The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. The world celebrated International Day of Cooperatives on 5th July 2025. The theme for International Cooperatives Day 2025 is “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” This theme shows how cooperatives solve global problems through inclusive decisions and grassroots action. Cooperatives help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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Recently, at the INSPIRE Health Systems Forum in Manila, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS) network. The launch was led by ADB President Masato Kanda, with participation from health ministers and officials from more than 25 countries. The UHC PEERS network is a peer-to-peer learning platform for sharing best practices and collaboration among countries. It focuses on health financing reform, primary healthcare innovations, inclusion of underserved communities, and private sector engagement.

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Bihar hosted the first-ever Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna. This is the first time Bihar has hosted such a major national athletics event. The meet was organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in collaboration with the Bihar State Sports Authority. More than 400 athletes from across India participated in the one-day event.

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Recently, Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav led the Indian delegation at COP15 of Ramsar Convention. The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands took place at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from 23rd to 31st July 2025. India highlighted its achievement of having 91 Ramsar Sites covering 1.36 million hectares, the largest network in Asia and third largest globally. India expanded its Ramsar network by 250% in the past decade. India held bilateral talks with global environment leaders and Zimbabwe for wetland restoration cooperation.