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.