World MSME Day 2025 – June 27

Current Context: The World MSME Day 2025 was observed on June 27, marking the 9th annual celebration since its UN declaration in 2017.

• Theme: “Enhancing the Role of MSMEs as Drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation”
• It recognized the vital role of Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in job creation, innovation, and inclusive development.
• Events included a high-level panel at the ILO Office in New York and India’s ‘Udyami Bharat’ celebration at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
• President Droupadi Murmu emphasized MSMEs as the “strong pillar” of India’s economy, urging adoption of green tech and grassroots innovation.

Question:

Q.1 In which year did the United Nations officially declare June 27 as World MSME Day?
a) 2017
b) 2016
c) 2015
d) 2018

Answer: a) The UN General Assembly declared June 27 as World MSME Day in 2017 to recognize the importance of MSMEs in sustainable development.