OTHERS (MISC)
Days & Themes
International Observances: World Sparrow Day, Happiness Day, and Oral Health Day
March 20 is celebrated globally as 'World Sparrow Day' to raise awareness about house sparrows; the initiative was started by India's Nature Forever Society.
The 'International Day of Happiness' is observed on this date to prioritize well-being in public policy, a concept originally proposed by Jayme Illien to the UN.
World Oral Health Day 2026 was marked with the theme 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life', organized by the FDI World Dental Federation.
The date 20 March specifically signifies oral health benchmarks: Children should have 20 baby teeth, and healthy adults should have 32 teeth.
Exam Perspective: Important days and their specific themes are high-yield areas for Banking and SSC exams.
The 'International Day of Happiness' is observed on this date to prioritize well-being in public policy, a concept originally proposed by Jayme Illien to the UN.
World Oral Health Day 2026 was marked with the theme 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life', organized by the FDI World Dental Federation.
The date 20 March specifically signifies oral health benchmarks: Children should have 20 baby teeth, and healthy adults should have 32 teeth.
Exam Perspective: Important days and their specific themes are high-yield areas for Banking and SSC exams.
Key Facts / Static GK
Nature Forever Society Founder: Mohammad Dilawar ('Hero of the Environment' 2008)
UNGA declared International Day of Happiness in July 2012.
FDI World Dental Federation HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
UNGA declared International Day of Happiness in July 2012.
FDI World Dental Federation HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
Practice Quiz — 20 March 2026
Q1. What does the name of the joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE' mean in the Creole language?
Answer: (C) Friendship — The term 'LAMITIYE' means 'Friendship' in the Creole language, reflecting the cooperation between India and Seychelles.
Q2. In the VRR auction conducted by RBI on 20th March 2026, what was the total amount actually injected into the banking system?
Answer: (C) ₹48,014 crore — According to the news report, while the RBI offered ₹1.50 lakh crore, the actual liquidity injection via the VRR auction was ₹48,014 crore due to lower uptake by banks.
Q3. Regarding the expansion of UPI in Sri Lanka, which of the following statements is true?
Answer: (B) Payments are made by scanning Lanka QR codes through UPI apps. — Indian users can make real-time payments in Sri Lanka by scanning Lanka QR codes using their preferred UPI-enabled mobile applications.
Q4. Which company has launched the world's first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre in Nellore?
Answer: (B) Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd — Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd has launched this center, which is the first of its kind globally, in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Q5. In the newly launched hybrid passive index fund by Edelweiss AMC, what is the allocated ratio between Equity and Debt components?
Answer: (C) 70:30 — The fund, as indicated in its name and strategy, maintains a fixed asset allocation of 70% in Equity and 30% in Debt (Government Securities).
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