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World Drowning Prevention Day Observed Globally on 25 July with Focus on Collective Action
World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on July 25 to underline the preventable nature of drowning and promote life-saving interventions.
The designated theme for World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 is 'Unite to Turn the Tide'.
The UN initiative highlights practical solutions such as installing barriers near water, teaching swimming skills, and improving flood risk management.
Exam Perspective: Official UN awareness days highlight key global public safety and health priorities.
The designated theme for World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 is 'Unite to Turn the Tide'.
The UN initiative highlights practical solutions such as installing barriers near water, teaching swimming skills, and improving flood risk management.
Exam Perspective: Official UN awareness days highlight key global public safety and health priorities.
Key Facts / Static GK
World Drowning Prevention Day was declared through a UN General Assembly resolution in April 2021.
Practice Quiz — 29 July 2026
Q1. How many pieces of ₹10 polymer banknotes has the Reserve Bank of India proposed for field trials?
Answer: (B) 100 crore pieces — The Reserve Bank of India proposed the field trial introduction of 100 crore pieces of ₹10 notes alongside 100 crore pieces of ₹20 notes.
Q2. What was the growth rate of India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded for June 2026?
Answer: (C) 7.3% — According to the Quick Estimates released by MoSPI, India's industrial production grew by 7.3% year-on-year in June 2026.
Q3. What total penalty amount was collected by private banks in FY 2025–26 for failing to maintain the Minimum Average Balance?
Answer: (C) ₹4,948.71 crore — Private sector banks collected ₹4,948.71 crore in FY 2025–26 as non-maintenance penalties for minimum account balances.
Q4. What was the year-on-year growth rate of net profit recorded by Public Sector Banks in FY 2025–26?
Answer: (C) 11.1% — The aggregate net profit of Public Sector Banks increased by 11.1% year-on-year to reach ₹1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025–26.
Q5. What is the primary function of the newly launched 'Axis Finance Drishti' engine?
Answer: (B) Digital Credit Decision-Making & Risk Monitoring — Axis Finance Drishti is a digital Business Rules Engine (BRE) engineered to refine credit decisioning and risk monitoring across MSME and retail operations.
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