Current Affairs - Important Days

World TB Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide. The date was chosen to commemorate Dr. Robert Koch’s discovery of the TB bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, on March 24, 1882. The theme for World TB Day 2025, "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver," emphasizes the need for increased global commitment and investment to eliminate TB. The day serves as a reminder to strengthen efforts in combating TB and highlights the ongoing challenges of drug-resistant strains.

World Meteorological Day 2025 will be observed on March 23, 2025, marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This date is significant because it honours the WMO's founding on March 23, 1950, and is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of meteorological services globally. The 2025 theme emphasizes the importance of early warning systems in mitigating extreme weather and climate events.

World Water Day is observed on March 22 each year to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and the sustainable management of water resources. The theme for 2025, "Glacier Preservation," emphasizes the critical role of glaciers in water security, climate regulation, and sustaining life on Earth. The United Nations designated March 22 as World Water Day following the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. The day also highlights the global efforts needed to address water scarcity and climate change.

World Day for Glaciers is celebrated on March 21, as declared by the United Nations through resolution A/RES/77/158. This day aims to raise awareness about the critical role glaciers play in our ecosystem, including their contributions to freshwater storage, regulating sea levels, and supporting biodiversity. It also emphasizes the urgent need for glacier conservation due to the threats posed by climate change, which is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate.

World Poetry Day is celebrated globally on March 21 to emphasize the importance of poetry as a universal medium of expression. Established by UNESCO in 1999, the day promotes the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry, while acknowledging its role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering peace. The theme for World Poetry Day 2025 is “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion,” reflecting poetry’s role in encouraging social harmony and cultural exchange. March 21 was chosen by UNESCO to unify global efforts in celebrating the art of poetry.