Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 22 April 2026

World Creativity and Innovation Day observed on April 21

Exam-focused facts from the 22 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day is observed on April 21.
  • The initiative was promoted by Marci Segal from Toronto, Canada, and officially started in 2001.
  • April 21 was chosen as the date because it comes just before Earth Day to highlight the role of creativity in sustainability.
  • The United Nations (UN) officially recognised the day in 2017.

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