Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Kangaroo care also known as skin-to-skin contact, involves holding a premature or low birth weight baby against the parent’s bare chest. This practice provides numerous benefits such as physical development, breastfeeding facilitation, and emotional attachment.
World Prematurity Day is observed on 17 November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide.

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‘World Television Day 2023’ is observed globally on November 21 to highlight the crucial role of visual media and its growing influence on decision-making.
The invention of television is credited to Scottish engineer John Logie Baird in 1924. In 1996, the United Nations held the first World Television Forum, designating November 21 each year as World Television Day. The theme for this year is Accessibility. National telecast in India began in 1982.

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World Toilet Day aims to raise awareness about the need for all human beings to have access to sanitation.
The hummingbird is the symbol of World Toilet Day and World Water Day 2023. This year’s theme is ‘Accelerating Change’, using the hummingbird to inspire people to take personal action to help improve toilets and sanitation systems.

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The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, marks the date of the adoption of the ‘United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others’ by the General Assembly.
On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the world remembers the victims of the past – particularly the millions of African people ripped from their homes, exploited, brutalised or killed during the transatlantic slave trade.

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International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7 December every year. The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States, and of the unique role of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in helping states.
Every five years, the ICAO Council establishes a special anniversary theme for International Civil Aviation Day. The Council has decided that from 2019 until 2023, the theme is: “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”.

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The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids to emphasize the significant importance of camelids, such as alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in the lives of people worldwide. The International Year of Camelids 2024 aims to raise awareness of their untapped potential and encourage increased investment in the camelid sector, promoting research, capacity development, and innovative practices and technologies.

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International Epidemic Preparedness Day is observed every year on 27 December. The first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was observed in 2020, based on the call made by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme of this day for the year 2023 has been ‘Legacy of Resilience: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future’.

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On January 8th every year, Earth Rotation Day is celebrated, and this year, it holds the significance of falling on a Monday. This special day is dedicated to acknowledging the pivotal discovery of Earth’s rotation on its axis. The theme chosen to observe Earth Rotation Day in 2024 is ‘Honoring the Discovery of Our Planet’s Movement.’ This theme invites us to reflect on the historical journey of understanding Earth’s rotation and the impact this knowledge has had on our understanding of the universe.

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January 10th holds special significance for the Hindi language as it is celebrated as World Hindi Day, also known as Vishwa Hindi Diwas. This date marks the occasion when Hindi was first spoken in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1949. World Hindi Day, first celebrated in 2006, was initiated under the guidance of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. It is a global celebration of the Hindi language and its cultural heritage, distinct from Hindi Diwas, which is observed on September 14th in India to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as the official language of the country. This day underscores the importance of Hindi on an international platform and celebrates its global presence and cultural significance.

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The President and Prime Minister recently extended warm wishes to Indian Army personnel on Army Day, celebrated annually on January 15. Established on January 15, 1949, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, marking a historic transition from British leadership. The 76th Army Day in 2024, themed “In Service of the Nation,” will be commanded by the Army’s Central Command in Lucknow, aligning with the Indian Army’s motto, “Service Before Self.”