Current Affairs - Important Days

International Unborn Child Day is celebrated every year on March 25. This day is significant for raising awareness about the rights and protection of unborn children. The date was chosen because it falls exactly nine months before Christmas and coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation, commemorating the moment when Jesus was conceived. The day emphasizes the value of unborn life and urges societies to recognize and uphold the rights of unborn children. It serves as a reminder of the importance of life from its earliest stages.

The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on March 25. This day honours the millions of men, women, and children who suffered under the transatlantic slave trade. The observance aims to educate future generations about the history of slavery, its lasting effects, and to promote racial justice and equality. The choice of March 25 commemorates the date in 1807 when the United Kingdom passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which made the slave trade illegal in British territories.

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.