Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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International Yoga Day 2025 is celebrated globally on Saturday, June 21, marking the summer solstice, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere that symbolizes light, energy, and balance in yogic philosophy. The theme for 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” focusing on the link between personal well-being and planetary health. The day encourages yoga as a tool for healing, sustainability, and holistic wellness.

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The world celebrates June 30 as World Asteroid Day to mark the Tunguska event, a huge asteroid explosion over Siberia, Russia, in 1908. The Tunguska event flattened about 2,000 square kilometres of forest with energy equal to 185 Hiroshima bombs. World Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness about asteroid risks and encourage investment in space science and technology. The United Nations General Assembly passed resolution A/RES/71/90 in 2016 to declare June 30 as International Asteroid Day after a proposal from the Association of Space Explorers, supported by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).

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National Fish Farmers day is observed every year on 10 July. Recently, the Department of Fisheries under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) announced that National Fish Farmers Day 2025 is celebrated on 10 July at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar. The day commemorates the 1957 achievement of Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and Dr. K. H. Alikunhi in induced breeding of Indian Major Carps using hypophysation. It recognises fish farmers for enhancing food security, rural employment, and sustainable aquaculture. India’s fish production rose by 104% from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14 to 195 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25.

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Recently, India won 3 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025 held in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Gold medalists include Kanav Talwar, Arav Gupta (both from Delhi), and Aditya Mangudi (from Maharashtra). Abel George Mathew (Karnataka) and Adish Jain (Delhi) won silver medals. Archit Manas from Delhi secured the bronze medal. India ranked 7th globally in 2025, scoring a record 193 out of 252 points, its highest ever score.

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Recently, Ladakh declared August 12 as Safai Andolan Day to clean and conserve the Indus River. It marks the first-ever government-supported clean-up movement for the Indus River’s biodiversity conservation. The initiative involves collective efforts from Union Territory administration, Hill Councils, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Paramilitary forces, Border Roads Organisation, NGOs, and students. It strengthens the ongoing Mission Indus Clean-Up Movement, launched by Leh Hill Council in June 2025.

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CLOVES Syndrome Awareness Day is observed every year on 3rd August to support affected individuals and promote early diagnosis and treatment. CLOVES stands for Congenital Lipomatous Overgrowth, Vascular malformations, Epidermal nevi, and Spinal/Skeletal anomalies. CLOVES Syndrome is a rare overgrowth genetic disorder caused by mutations in the PIK3CA gene. The PIK3CA gene affects the PI3K enzyme, which regulates cell functions and may cause cancer if mutated. It belongs to a group of disorders called PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS). The syndrome was formally classified in 2007–2009 but may have been first documented in 1867.

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23 August is observed as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, proclaimed by UNESCO. The date marks the 1791 uprising in Saint Domingue (now Haiti), which led to the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The day was first celebrated in Haiti (1998) and Gorée Island, Senegal (1999) after a UNESCO resolution. It aims to honour millions of victims and freedom fighters and to highlight the impact of slavery on the modern world.

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The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released the Smart City Index 2025. Swiss cities dominate with Zurich at 1st, Geneva at 3rd, and Lausanne at 10th, reflecting strong urban planning and citizen-centric infrastructure. Middle Eastern cities improved dramatically as Dubai rose from 12th to 4th and Abu Dhabi from 10th to 5th, showing progress in sustainable infrastructure and digital services. Smart cities are urban areas using technology to enhance citizen benefits and reduce urbanisation drawbacks. Evaluation parameters include health and safety, mobility, activities, opportunities, and governance. Indian cities are part of the global smart city movement but remain outside the top 20 in 2025.

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The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, is organising the 5th edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv at Marine Drive Ground, Shanmugham Road, Kochi, Kerala, from 26th August to 4th September 2025. Lok Samvardhan Parv is a flagship initiative to provide artisans, craftspersons, weavers, culinary experts, and entrepreneurs from minority communities with market linkages and national exposure. The Kochi edition is the first-ever in Kerala, reflecting the city’s cosmopolitan spirit and diversity.

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The Indian Army’s Territorial Army, with IIT Madras, Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) and CyberPeace, is conducting Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 in New Delhi. It is a national-level challenge under the Decade of Transformation to tackle real defence and cybersecurity threats. The event unites academia, industry, and government to address modern defence challenges using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and Drone Technology. The competition also explores drone anomaly detection and quantum-enhanced malware identification.