DAILY GK 26-28 MAR 2026
1. GOI KEPT INFLATION TARGET AT 4% FOR
2026-31
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The
Government of India (GoI) kept the inflation
target unchanged i.e. 4% for the next 5
years (from April 01, 2026 to March 31, 2031), marking the 2nd
consecutive instance of inflation targets unchanged.
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The
notification has clarified that upper
tolerance level of inflation at 6% and lower tolerance level at 2% for
the same time period (i.e. from April 2026 to March 2031).
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The
inflation target is set under India’s
Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework, introduced in 2016.
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This
framework mandates the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) to maintain inflation at
a specified level, with a tolerance band.
2. WORLD SPARROW DAY 2026 – MARCH 20
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World
Sparrow Day (WSD) is observed globally on March 20 each
year to highlight the alarming decline in sparrow populations, especially the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), and to encourage efforts toward
their conservation and the protection of urban biodiversity.
·
2026
Theme: “Creating
Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities”.
·
WSD
was initiated by the Nature Forever
Society (NFS), founded by Mohammed Dilawar, in collaboration with the
Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France).
·
Mohammed Dilawar was named a “Heroes of the Environment” awardee by TIME Magazine in 2008 for his conservation work.
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The
first WSD was celebrated on 20 March 2010.
3. INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE
ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION– MARCH 21
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The
United Nations (UN) observes the International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination annually on 21 March to
raise awareness about racism, racial discrimination, and the challenges faced
by people of African descent and other affected communities.
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The
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was first
observed on 21 March 1967.
4. WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 2026 – MARCH
21
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The
United Nations (UN) observes World Down Syndrome Day(WDSD) annually
on 21 March to raise awareness and promote the rights,
inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome.
·
2026
Theme: “Together
Against Loneliness”.
·
WDSD
was first officially observed on 21 March 2012.
5. WORLD POETRY DAY 2026 – MARCH 21
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The
United Nations (UN) observed World Poetry Day every year
across the world on 21 March to promote linguistic diversity
and support endangered languages through poetry.
·
2026
Theme: “Poetry
as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”.
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In
1999, UNESCO proclaimed 21 March (first day of spring in the Northern
Hemisphere) as World Poetry Day during its 30th General Conference in Paris,
France.
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The
first World Poetry Day was observed on 21 March 2000.
6. WORLD GLACIER DAY 2026 – MARCH 21
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The
United Nations (UN’s) World Glacier Day is observed annually
across the globe on March 21 to highlight the urgent need to
protect glaciers, emphasizing their vital role in ecosystems, freshwater
supply, and climate stability.
·
The
UNGA proclaimed 2025 as
the International Year of Glaciers’
Preservation.
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The
day was first observed on 21 March 2025.
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The
initiative is supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organization
(WMO).
7. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS 2026 –
MARCH 21
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The
United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Forests (IDF) is
observed annually across the globe on March 21 to celebrate
all types of forests and raise global awareness about their importance and the
need to protect them.
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Theme
2026: “Forests
and Economies”.
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The
first IDF was observed on March 21, 2013.
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IDF
is organized annually by the UN Forum on
Forests (UNFF) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of UN in collaboration with global partners.
8. WORLD WATER DAY 2026 – MARCH 22
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The
United Nations (UN’s) World Water Day is observed
annually across the globe on 22 March.
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2026
Theme: “Water
and Gender.
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The
day was first observed on 22 March 1993.
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The
Ministry of Jal Shakti(MoJS) organised the World
Water Day Conclave 2026 in New Delhi under the theme “Industry for Water.”
9. SHAHEED DIWAS 2026 – MARCH 23
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Shaheed
Diwas or Martyrs’ Day is
observed annually across India on 23 March to commemorate the
martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, ShivaramRajguru, and SukhdevThapar, who
were executed by the British.
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They
were arrested for their involvement in the Lahore
Conspiracy Case, which included the assassination
of British officer John Saunders in 1928.
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On 23
March 1931, the three revolutionaries were executed by the British government at Lahore Central Jail.
10. WORLD METEOROLOGICAL DAY 2026 –
MARCH 23
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The
United Nations (UN’s) World Meteorological Day (WMD) is
annually observed across the globe on 23 March to raise
awareness about the vital role of understanding weather and climate and to
commemorate the formal establishment of
the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950.
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2026
Theme: “Observing
Today, Protecting Tomorrow”.
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WMD
was first celebrated on 23 March 1961.
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The
official ceremony of WMD 2026 held at the WMO Headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland.
11. WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY 2026 – MARCH
24
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World
Tuberculosis Day (WTD) is observed annually across the globe
on 24 March every year to raise awareness about Tuberculosis
(TB), a preventable and curable
infectious disease.
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2026
Theme: “Yes!
We Can End TB! Led by Countries, Powered by People”.
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In
1982, on the centenary of Koch’s
discovery, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
(IUATLD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed designating 24
March as World TB Day under the campaign
“Defeat TB: Now and Forever.”
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The
first official World TB Day was observed on 24 March 1983.
12. WORLD THEATRE DAY 2026 – MARCH 27
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World
Theatre Day is
observed annually on 27 March to celebrate the cultural
importance of theatre and its role in promoting global unity.
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World
Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the
International Theatre Institute (ITI), the World Organization for the
Performing Arts, founded in 1948 by
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) and
the International Council for Theatre.
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The
first World Theatre Day was observed on 27 March 1962, marking
the opening of the “Theatre of Nations”
season in Paris.
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The
ITI celebrated the World Theatre Day
2026 in Luxembourg.
13. EARTH HOUR 2026 – MARCH 28
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The
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) organizes Earth Hour, observed
globally every year on the last or penultimate Saturday of March, encouraging
individuals, communities, and businesses to switch off non-essential electric
lights for one hour, from 8:30 pm to
9:30 pm, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.
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Earth
Hour 2026 was observed on 28 March 2026, marking the 20th year of the global event.
· Earth Hour was first launched by WWF (formerly World Wildlife Fund) and its partners in Australia in 2007 as a “lights off” initiative.
