Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Akshar Mahotsav 2025 was held from 14–16 November at the National Museum, New Delhi, to celebrate India’s scriptural heritage. It was organised by the National Museum and Ministry of Culture with The Calligraphy Foundation under the theme “Akshar-Sanskriti – Letters as Pillars of Culture.” The festival showcased over 100 contemporary calligraphic artworks and rare manuscripts. The event upheld the vision of preserving handwritten traditions with modern creativity, aligning with NEP 2020 and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

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India celebrates National Press Day every year on 16 November, and this year it was observed on 16 November 2025. The day highlights the role of a free and responsible press, often called the fourth pillar of democracy. It marks the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965. The Act was repealed in 1975 and the PCI was reconstituted in 1979 under a new law. The First Press Commission in 1956 first proposed such a body to protect press freedom. India’s media landscape has expanded from 60,143 publications in 2004–05 to 1.54 lakh in 2024–25. The day is commemorated with National Awards for Excellence in Journalism and the release of a Souvenir.

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International Students’ Day is observed annually on 17 November. It honours the courage and sacrifice of student activists in Prague during Nazi occupation. On 17 November 1939, Nazi forces executed nine student leaders without trial. More than 1,200 students were arrested and sent to concentration camps; only a few survived. The first official observance was in 1941 by the International Students’ Council in London. Students from different nations declared 17 November as a global day for student rights, unity, and resistance against oppression. The day highlights the importance of education and student activism worldwide.

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 will begin on December 2 announced by the Ministry of Education. The theme is Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam / Karpom Tamil to promote Tamil language across India. Valedictory function will be held at Rameswaram and a new initiative Tamil Karpom will help North Indian students learn Tamil in Tamil Nadu. More than 1400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will participate in seven categories. Delegates will go on an eight day tour covering Varanasi Prayagraj and Ayodhya with seminars cultural shows cuisine handicrafts and heritage experiences. IIT Madras and BHU are the nodal institutions with support from Uttar Pradesh Government and Central ministries

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India made its debut at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025 and secured 8th place among 29 participating countries. The Indian team was led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and other technical partners. The contingent consisted of 23 competitors competing in 21 skill categories, accompanied by 21 experts. India won one Silver, two Bronze medals, and three Medallions for Excellence across various skill categories

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The 6th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025 was successfully held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from 3–5 December 2025. It was organised by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs and hosted by Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society. Telangana topped the overall medal tally at UDBHAV 2025, followed by Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. A total of 105 First Prizes, 105 Second Prizes, 105 Third Prizes, and one Overall State Championship were awarded. All participating students received Participation Certificates in recognition of their efforts.

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The United Nations’ International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed every year on 9 December to honour all victims of genocide worldwide. The day highlights the responsibility of individual states and the global community to prevent genocide, punish perpetrators, and uphold human rights and dignity.

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The seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) is currently taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEA is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment, created in 2012 following the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Brazil. It has universal membership of all 193 UN Member States, with the full involvement of major groups and stakeholders. The theme of United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) (2025) is “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”.

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International Mountain Day is observed on 11 December every year to highlight the importance of mountains for life on Earth. The day aims to raise global awareness and encourage positive action to support mountain communities and protect fragile mountain environments. The theme for International Mountain Day 2025 is “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond.” The theme aligns with the UN’s International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, emphasising the urgent need to protect glaciers threatened by climate change. It highlights how glaciers are essential for water security, agriculture, and livelihoods for millions of people living in mountain regions and downstream areas.

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The Ministry of Education organised Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 at National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi on the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, with the theme “Many Languages, One Emotion”. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs participated, showcasing tribal language publications from Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gujarat, including dictionaries, primers, storybooks, and research documents. Ministry of Tribal Affairs demonstrated Adi Vaani, India’s first AI-powered tribal language translator, developed in collaboration with IIT Delhi, supporting Santali, Kui, Bhili, Mundari, Gondi, and Garo. Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 highlighted India’s linguistic diversity and the cultural significance of tribal languages, promoting multilingual heritage and inclusion.