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World Sparrow Day 2026 Observed Globally to Promote Avian Conservation
World Sparrow Day was observed on March 20th to raise awareness about the declining population of the common house sparrow.
The day was first established in 2010 by the Nature Forever Society of India, founded by conservationist Mohammed Dilawar.
It is celebrated in collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France) and other international organizations.
Urbanization and habitat loss are cited as the primary reasons for the sparrow's disappearance from cities.
Environmental days like this are frequently asked in exams regarding their origin and purpose.
The day was first established in 2010 by the Nature Forever Society of India, founded by conservationist Mohammed Dilawar.
It is celebrated in collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France) and other international organizations.
Urbanization and habitat loss are cited as the primary reasons for the sparrow's disappearance from cities.
Environmental days like this are frequently asked in exams regarding their origin and purpose.
Key Facts / Static GK
Nature Forever Society Founder: Mohammed Dilawar
House Sparrow State Bird of: Delhi and Bihar
First World Sparrow Day: 2010
House Sparrow State Bird of: Delhi and Bihar
First World Sparrow Day: 2010
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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