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Religion & Culture
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 — Moon Sighting & Islamic Calendar
Eid-ul-Fitr marks 1st of Shawwal, 1447 AH (10th month of Islamic Hijri calendar), celebrated after 30 days of Ramadan fasting. In India, the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on 19 March, making 20 March the 30th fast and Eid on 21 March. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar celebrated a day earlier on 20 March. Ramadan 2026 in India began 18 February.
Trade & Commerce
RELIEF Scheme — DGFT Export Support
RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) launched by DGFT under Ministry of Commerce to support exporters hit by West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Financial outlay: Rs 497 crore under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Covers rising logistics costs, war-risk insurance premiums, and rerouting costs. Real-time dashboard to track claims.
Digital Governance
NIRYAT Portal — India’s Trade Data Platform
NIRYAT (National-Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade) launched by PM Modi in 2022 under DPIIT for real-time foreign trade data. In FY2024-25, Tamil Nadu topped textile exports at USD 7,997.17 million (21.84%); followed by Gujarat (USD 5,646 mn) and Maharashtra (USD 3,831 mn). India’s total textile exports: USD 36,610 million.
Energy & Power
CEA 20th Electric Power Survey — 2035-36 Projections
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) projects India’s installed capacity to reach 1,121 GW by 2035-36 (from ~520 GW in Jan 2026). Peak demand to touch 459 GW (CAGR: 5.58%); electricity requirement to reach 3,365 BU (CAGR: 6.41%). Released at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, held 19–22 March at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Health & Science
World Down Syndrome Day — 21 March
Observed on 21 March — date represents trisomy 21 (3 copies of the 21st chromosome). Recognised by the UN in 2012 (Resolution A/RES/66/149). Established by Down Syndrome International (DSI). 2026 theme: ‘Break Barriers, Open Doors’ — inclusive education, employment, and social participation. Down Syndrome causes intellectual disability and distinctive physical features.
International
World Poetry Day — UNESCO Proclamation 1999
World Poetry Day proclaimed by UNESCO at its 30th General Conference in Paris, 1999. Promotes linguistic diversity, oral traditions, and poetic expression across cultures. UNESCO (HQ: Paris) is the UN agency for education, science, culture, and communication. 2026 focus: multilingual and digital poetry and youth engagement with contemporary forms.
Environment
International Day of Forests — 21 March
Established by UNGA in 2012 (Resolution A/RES/67/200). 2026 theme: ‘Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption.’ India’s forest and tree cover: 25.17% of geographical area (827,357 sq km) per India State of Forest Report 2023 (FSI/MoEFCC). India’s NDC: additional carbon sink of 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent by 2030 through forests.
International
World Happiness Report 2026 — Finland’s 9th Top Rank
Published by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) annually since 2012. Finland topped for the 9th consecutive year — high social trust, safety, and low inequality. Costa Rica climbed to 4th place — highest-ever for any Latin American nation. Report highlighted social media’s impact on youth well-being. India ranked approximately 118th.
Health & Wellness
Ministry of Ayush — In-Flight Yoga & Establishment
AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. Ministry established in 2014 (earlier a Department under MoHFW). Launched a 5-minute in-flight yoga routine addressing DVT risk and flight fatigue. International Yoga Day: 21 June annually (since 2015), UN Resolution A/RES/69/131 adopted in 2014. Launched during Yoga Mahotsav 2026.
Culture & Northeast India
Chapchar Kut — Mizoram’s Spring Festival
Chapchar Kut is Mizoram’s premier spring festival, celebrated on the 2nd Friday of March. Marks completion of the Jhum (shifting) cultivation jungle-clearing phase. ‘Kut’ means festival in Mizo. Three major Mizo festivals: Chapchar Kut (spring), Mim Kut (August — maize harvest), Pawl Kut (December — year-end harvest). Highlight: Cheraw (bamboo dance).
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What does RELIEF stand for and what is its financial outlay?
Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation; Rs 497 crore
Launched by DGFT under Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
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Which state is India’s top textile exporter in FY2024-25 and what is its export value?
Tamil Nadu — USD 7,997.17 million (21.84%)
Per NIRYAT portal data; total India textile exports = USD 36,610 mn
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What is India’s projected installed power capacity by 2035-36 as per CEA?
1,121 GW; peak demand 459 GW
From ~520 GW currently (Jan 2026); released at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026
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Why is World Down Syndrome Day observed on 21 March specifically?
21/3 = trisomy of chromosome 21 (3 copies of 21st chromosome)
UN recognised in 2012; 2026 theme: ‘Break Barriers, Open Doors’
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Which country topped the World Happiness Report 2026 for the 9th consecutive year?
Finland
Costa Rica rose to 4th — highest-ever for a Latin American nation; India ~118th
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In which year was the Ministry of Ayush established and what does AYUSH stand for?
2014; Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy
Earlier a department under MoHFW; International Yoga Day: 21 June
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What is Chapchar Kut and which state celebrates it?
Mizoram’s spring festival marking completion of Jhum cultivation clearing
Celebrated 2nd Friday of March; highlight: Cheraw (bamboo dance)
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What is the 2026 theme of the International Day of Forests and India’s forest cover?
‘Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption’; 25.17% forest & tree cover
Per India State of Forest Report 2023 (FSI); IDF established by UNGA in 2012
Think & Discuss
India’s Energy Ambition: From 520 GW to 1,121 GW — Can We Power the Future Sustainably?
Context from today’s quiz: The Central Electricity Authority’s midterm review projects India’s installed power capacity to more than double — from ~520 GW today to 1,121 GW by 2035-36, with peak demand projected at 459 GW and electricity requirement at 3,365 BU. At the same time, India has committed to creating an additional carbon sink of 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent through forests by 2030. This collision of industrial ambition and environmental commitment sets up one of India’s most consequential policy debates.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India needs to more than double its power capacity in under a decade to sustain economic growth, manufacturing ambitions, and the electrification of transport. Yet this growth must not come at the cost of forest cover, carbon commitments, or energy equity for rural communities.
Can India reconcile its aggressive energy expansion targets with its climate and forest conservation obligations — or is a trade-off inevitable?
Can India reconcile its aggressive energy expansion targets with its climate and forest conservation obligations — or is a trade-off inevitable?
- Should the bulk of India’s new capacity come from renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro), and what infrastructure challenges must be solved to achieve this at scale by 2035?
- With India’s forest cover at 25.17% and the NDC carbon sink target looming, how can energy corridor planning avoid deforestation, particularly in ecologically sensitive tribal and forest areas?
- India’s per-capita electricity consumption still lags global averages — how do we ensure that expanding generation capacity translates into genuine energy access for the last mile, not just industrial consumers?
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