Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) has begun in Rome. Global leaders are discussing strategies to conserve plant and forest genetic resources and will release two major global reports. CGRFA is a permanent intergovernmental body under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), established in 1983 and expanded in 1995. It aims to promote sustainable biodiversity use, enhance food security, and ensure fair benefit-sharing. The headquarters of CGRFA is in Rome, Italy.

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United Nations General Assembly declared 30 March as the International Day of Zero Waste on 14 December 2022. The day highlights the harmful impact of unsustainable production and consumption on the planet. Fashion and textile industry is a major contributor to environmental degradation due to its resource-intensive and waste-generating nature. The 2025 theme is “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles”, promoting circular solutions.

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In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of fitness and praised initiatives like the Fit India Carnival and International Yoga Day. The theme for Yoga Day 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth One Health,” aiming to promote global health through yoga. The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, is responsible for organizing activities for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) launched a 100-day countdown to IDY2025 during the Yogamahotsav event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on March 13, 2025.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla leads an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 5 to 9, 2025. The theme is “Parliamentary action for social development and justice,” focusing on poverty removal, decent work, social inclusion, and involvement of marginalized groups. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a global body of national parliaments, founded in 1889, with 181 Members and 15 Associate Members. It works for peace, democracy, human rights, and sustainable development through parliamentary dialogue and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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World Homeopathy Day, observed on April 10, marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. The day honors homeopathy’s contributions to medicine and raises awareness about this alternative healing system. Homeopathy is based on the principle of “like cures like,” using highly diluted natural substances to stimulate the body’s healing abilities. In India, the Ministry of AYUSH observes the day to promote awareness and research in homeopathy. World Homeopathy Day emphasizes homeopathy’s natural healing methods, minimal side effects, and its integration into mainstream healthcare.

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Sikkim hosts the International Youth Conclave from 12th April to 14th April at Yanggang Helipad in Namchi district. It is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Sikkim. The conclave celebrates “50 Years of Statehood” and highlights Sikkim’s progress in sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. The conclave includes heritage walks, cultural rallies, expert talks, panel discussions, and tourism excursions, promoting local culture and sustainable growth.

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National Civil Services Day is observed every year on April 21 by the Government of India to honour the dedication of civil servants who serve the nation. It was first celebrated in 2006 and marks the day in 1947 when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel called civil servants the “steel frame of India”. Patel addressed Administrative Services probationers at Metcalf House, Delhi, emphasizing the true spirit of public service. On this day, the Prime Minister of India gives the Prime Minister’s (PM) Awards for Excellence in Public Administration. These awards recognise outstanding work by officers in areas like innovation and district development. This year marks the 17th Civil Services Day, with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressing officers at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

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World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated every year on April 26 to spread awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights. Intellectual Property (IP) rights include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs that protect innovation and creativity. The day marks the enforcement of the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 1970. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information, and cooperation. Recently, on April 26, 2025, the world observed this day to highlight how protecting ideas boosts creativity and drives economic growth.

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International No Diet Day is observed annually on May 6th. International No Diet Day is a global event celebrated to promote body positivity and self-acceptance. It challenges harmful social norms that link beauty only with thinness and fights against fatphobia and weight discrimination. The day also raises awareness about the dangers of extreme dieting and encourages people to focus on overall well-being. It was started in 1992 by British feminist Mary Evans Young, who struggled with anorexia and later founded the Diet Breakers organization.

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The 10th International Trade Fair was inaugurated in Nepal by Nepal’s Commerce Minister Damodar Bhandari at Bhrikutimandap. The five-day event features 120 pavilions with participants from Nepal, China, Ukraine, Bangladesh, and Turkey. China set up 40 stalls displaying electric vehicles, electronics, farm tools, clothes, home decor, and Tibetan incense as a major attraction. Nepal’s highlights include wood sculptures, jewellery, ritual items, Himalayan herbs, tea, coffee, spices, processed farm products, and Made in Nepal clothing. Exhibitors shared product details, and Umesh Dalmia from the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries spoke on boosting tourism like Delhi’s Pragati Maidan fair. The fair aims to build business-to-business links for global trade exposure.