Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20 to raise awareness about the declining sparrow population. It was initiated by “Nature Forever” in 2010 and has spread to over 50 countries. In 2012, the house sparrow was declared Delhi’s state bird. Sparrows control insect populations, aid in pollination, and enhance biodiversity. Known as “Goraiya” (Hindi), “Kuruvi” (Tamil), and “Chirya” (Urdu), they hold cultural significance in India. People celebrate by planting greenery, reducing pesticides, and creating nesting spaces to protect sparrows.

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India Habitat Centre (IHC) organized special performances to celebrate World Puppetry Day on March 21. The day recognizes puppetry as a global art form and honors puppeteers worldwide. Puppetry involves making and manipulating puppets for theatrical performances on stage, television, or film. A puppet is a human, animal, or abstract figure moved by human effort, not mechanical aid. In India, puppetry is an ancient performing art used for storytelling, entertainment, and social commentary.

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World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March every year since 1993 to highlight the importance of freshwater. It focuses on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme for World Water Day 2025 is “Glacier Preservation.” This theme raises awareness about the crucial role glaciers play in providing freshwater for drinking, agriculture, industry, and energy production. Glaciers also support healthy ecosystems and are essential for global water security.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted India’s first Nano Electronics Roadshow on March 27, 2025, at the National Science Seminar Complex, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru. It was organized in collaboration with IISc Bengaluru and five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) – Bombay, Madras, Delhi, Kharagpur, and Guwahati. The event showcased over 100 intellectual properties, 50 technologies, and innovations from 35 startups, supported by nanoelectronics centers across India. The roadshow highlighted India’s semiconductor ecosystem, supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

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Universal Acceptance Day is observed annually on March 28 since 2023 to promote a multilingual and inclusive internet. It ensures all valid domain names and email addresses work seamlessly across different scripts, languages, and character lengths. The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organized a hybrid event on March 28, 2025, at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event, themed “Connecting the Unconnected – Building a Multilingual Internet for Viksit Bharat,” aimed to accelerate Universal Acceptance adoption and create an inclusive digital ecosystem in India.

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Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) launched the Harit Yoga programme in Delhi as part of the 10 Signature Events of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. The objective is to inspire people to plant trees as a symbol of caring for both personal well-being and the planet’s health. Over 5,000 medicinal plants were distributed to yoga enthusiasts to promote this green initiative. The programme combines yoga practice with environmental awareness. International Day of Yoga 2025 will be observed on 21st June with the theme ‘Yoga for One Earth One Health’.

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World Parkinson’s Day is observed every year on April 11 to spread awareness about Parkinson’s Disease, a brain disorder that worsens over time and affects movement and coordination. The day was established in 1997 by Parkinson’s Europe and the World Health Organization (WHO) to honour Dr. James Parkinson, who first described the disease in 1817. Parkinson’s Disease affects over 10 million people globally, with nearly 1 million cases in India. The 2025 theme focuses on early diagnosis, understanding symptoms, and managing lifestyle for better outcomes.

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National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed on April 11 to promote maternal health and safe childbirth. It marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, honoring her legacy and highlighting the need for care to all pregnant and lactating women. The day spreads awareness about maternal rights, prenatal and postnatal care, and reducing maternal mortality. It aims to combat malnutrition, promote skilled birth attendance, and empower women through better health literacy. The 2025 theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” stresses quality healthcare from pregnancy to childbirth for safe outcomes for both mother and baby.

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Recently, World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) was observed on April 21st, as designated by the United Nations (UN). The UN officially recognized WCID on April 27, 2017, linking it to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. It highlights the key role of creativity and innovation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WCID was founded by Marci Segal in 2001 to promote creative thinking for community benefit. It encourages solving problems through innovation, helping drive economic, social, and sustainable change. The day reminds us that human creativity is essential for building solutions to global challenges.

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World Day for Animals in Laboratories is observed annually on April 24. It raises awareness about the suffering of animals used in scientific testing and research. It was introduced in 1979 by the National Anti-Vivisection Society, it is recognized by many countries and animal rights groups as a symbol of compassion and a call for change in scientific experimentation. The date was chosen in honor of Lord Hugh Dowding, a prominent advocate for animal rights.