Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Pakistan has announced 10 May as an annual observance called “Marka-e-Haq Day.” The observance is linked to the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict and commemorates the anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” and “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.” “Marka-e-Haq” is an Urdu phrase meaning “Battle of Truth.” The observance was announced during a ceremony in Islamabad and will be marked annually without being a public holiday.

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World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed annually on May 18. It is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The day honours scientists, healthcare workers, researchers, community advocates, and volunteers working towards developing an HIV vaccine. The observance highlights the continued global need for an effective vaccine against HIV/AIDS. Current research focuses on broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) and mRNA-based vaccine platforms.

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World Bee Day is observed every year on May 20. The 2026 theme is “Bee together for People and the Planet.” The day highlights the importance of bees and other pollinators in biodiversity, ecosystem balance, agriculture, and global food security. It also marks the birth anniversary of Anton Janša, regarded as a pioneer of modern beekeeping. The observance promotes sustainable beekeeping practices and awareness about pollinator conservation.

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India hosted the 11th Annual BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group Plenary and Sub-Groups Meetings in New Delhi on May 21–22, 2026. The meetings were held under India’s BRICS Chairship and marked 10 years of the establishment of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group. Senior counter-terrorism officials from all 10 BRICS member countries participated in the discussions. BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation against terrorism. Member countries condemned the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam and expressed solidarity with India.

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World Otter Day was celebrated on May 27 every year. The day was established by the International Otter Survival Fund. It aims to raise awareness about threats faced by otters, including habitat loss and water pollution. The observance also highlights the ecological importance of otters in maintaining healthy freshwater and coastal ecosystems.

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A missile and drone strike on the Belgorod Region caused casualties and damaged critical energy infrastructure. The Belgorod Region was established on 6 January 1954. It is located in southwestern Russia and shares a border with Ukraine. The region lies along the upper Donets River and the city of Belgorod serves as the administrative centre of the oblast. The region is an important industrial and agricultural hub, producing nearly one-third of Russia’s iron ore.

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CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine will organise the 4th Lavender Festival 2026 on 6–7 June at Government Degree College Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir, under the theme “Lavender goes global.” The festival celebrates the success of the Purple Revolution and lavender-based rural entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative is being promoted through the CSIR Aroma Mission under the Ministry of Science & Technology. Bhaderwah has emerged as a major lavender cultivation hub under the Purple Revolution initiative.

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World Brain Tumour Day is observed every year on 8 June to raise awareness about brain tumours, their symptoms, early diagnosis, and treatment options. The theme for 2026 is “A Closer Look.” A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells within or around the brain and may be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The observance highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs and seeking timely medical attention. It also draws attention to the physical, emotional, and social challenges faced by patients and their families.

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International Day of Family Remittances is observed every year on 16 June. The day is recognized by the United Nations to honor the contributions of migrant workers who support their families through remittances. More than 200 million migrant workers worldwide send money to their families. Globally, migrant workers send over 830 billion in remittances. The average remittance transfer is around 200–$300. These funds help families meet basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, and education. Around one-third of global remittances reach rural areas.

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually on 17 June to raise awareness about land degradation, desertification, and water scarcity. Rangelands cover more than half of the Earth’s surface and support over 2 billion people worldwide. These ecosystems provide nearly 70% of livestock feed, help protect water cycles, and function as important carbon sinks. The United Nations has warned that nearly half of the world’s rangelands are degraded or at risk.