Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment organised the programme ‘Celebration of Intergenerational Bonds’ on 22 December 2025 in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. The event aimed to strengthen emotional, social, and cultural ties between generations and promote active, dignified ageing. The programme promoted dialogue, affection, cooperation, and mutual respect between generations to preserve values, traditions, and social cohesion. The event reinforced intergenerational harmony, social cohesion, community participation, and inclusive, elder-friendly society building.

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World Braille Day is observed every year on 4 January. The day marks the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, a French educator born in 1809. He invented Braille in 1824, a code using six raised dots that allows visually impaired people to read with their fingertips. Braille is used globally in many languages for reading, writing, solving math problems, scientific equations, learning music, and daily activities like shopping. In New Delhi, the National Federation of the Blind organized a function to commemorate the day and launched a campaign called More Braille More Empowerment to promote equality and dignity for visually impaired people.

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SARAS Mela 2026 is held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from 6–18 January 2026, marking the first time the national-level event is hosted there. The Mela brings together Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from all States and Union Territories, with around 300 women artisans and entrepreneurs participating. The objective of event is to promote economic empowerment of women SHG members through sustainable livelihoods and provide national-level exposure and market access.

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The Ministry of Mines organised Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir–2026 from 8–10 January 2026 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It aims to strengthen Centre–State coordination on mining regulation and development. A key focus is the Critical Minerals Mission for clean energy, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

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National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas) is observed across India on January 12. The day honours the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher, spiritual leader, and inspiration for India’s youth. Swami Vivekananda’s teachings focus on self-confidence, discipline, and service to the nation, guiding generations even today. The Government of India declared 12 January as National Youth Day in 1984 to motivate youth and encourage their active participation in nation-building.

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The New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026, the world’s largest book fair, has begun at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi and will continue until January 18, 2026. Entry is free for the first time to promote a strong reading culture across India. It is the 53rd edition, organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The fair features participation from over 35 countries, more than 1,000 publishers, 3,000+ stalls, 600 events, and over 1,000 speakers. The theme is “Indian Military History: Valour & Wisdom @ 75”, with Qatar as Guest of Honour and Spain as Focus Country.

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The 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 was held from 9–10 January 2026 at MGM Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and the Director General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and DGLL to develop a Lighthouse Museum in Visakhapatnam.

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National Startup Day in India is celebrated annually on January 16. National Startup Day on 16 January 2026 marks a decade of the Startup India Initiative, launched in 2016 to energize entrepreneurship in India. Startup India has transformed into one of the world’s largest and most diverse startup ecosystems, driving innovation, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. The initiative aligns with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, combining economic modernization with regional uplift and social equity.

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Tripura observed the 48th Kokborok Day, also known as Tripuri Language Day, with state-wide cultural celebrations. Kokborok Day is celebrated on January 19 annually. The day marks January 19, 1979, when Kokborok was recognized as an official state language. The government is introducing Kokborok courses in colleges and universities. Efforts are being made to strengthen harmony between tribal and non-tribal communities. Kokborok belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family and is spoken by the Borok (Tripuri) people.

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National Voters’ Day is observed on 25 January across India to honour voters, encourage youth participation, strengthen democratic values, and promote universal adult suffrage. The theme for 2026 is “My India, My Vote” with the tagline “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy.” The day also marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), established on 25 January 1950 under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. ECI is a constitutional authority responsible for supervising and conducting elections in India, the world’s largest democracy.