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International Day of Friendship Commemorated Globally on 30 July
International Day of Friendship is celebrated annually on 30 July to foster peace, harmony, and solidarity among communities and countries.
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011, the day emphasizes bridging cultural, geographic, and social divides.
The initiative stems from UNESCO's proposal defining the Culture of Peace as a set of values, attitudes, and behaviors that reject violence.
Observance of this day reinforces international cooperation and youth involvement in promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011, the day emphasizes bridging cultural, geographic, and social divides.
The initiative stems from UNESCO's proposal defining the Culture of Peace as a set of values, attitudes, and behaviors that reject violence.
Observance of this day reinforces international cooperation and youth involvement in promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Key Facts / Static GK
Proclaimed by: UN General Assembly in 2011
UN Headquarters: New York, USA
UN Headquarters: New York, USA
Practice Quiz — 30 July 2026
Q1. What is the total combined stake approved by IRDAI for Patanjali Ayurved and DS Group foundations in Magma General Insurance?
Answer: (C) 98.055% — IRDAI approved the acquisition of a 98.055% total stake in Magma General Insurance, comprising 73.56% by Patanjali Ayurved and approximately 24.50% by DS Group-associated foundations.
Q2. What amount was paid by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) as dividend to the Government of India for Financial Year 2025-26?
Answer: (B) ₹12,207.25 crore — LIC presented a dividend payout of ₹12,207.25 crore to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the Financial Year 2025-26.
Q3. What is the annual coupon rate offered by State Bank of India on its ₹4,691 crore Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bond issuance for FY 2026-27?
Answer: (C) 7.75% — SBI issued its first AT1 bonds of FY 2026-27 raising ₹4,691 crore at a fixed annual coupon rate of 7.75%.
Q4. Which iconic international landmark recently became the first UAE tourist attraction to accept UPI for online ticketing?
Answer: (C) Burj Khalifa — Burj Khalifa became the first UAE tourist landmark to integrate UPI for online ticket bookings via NIPL, NEOPAY, and Emaar Entertainment.
Q5. Which entity launched India's first employee-controlled 'Flexi Benefits Basket' enabled on UPI?
Answer: (B) OmniCard — OmniCard, operated by Eroute Technologies Private Limited, launched India's first Flexi Benefits Basket on UPI.
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