CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Detailed explanation-2: -The celebration of this World Water Day coincides with the start of the UN 2023 Water Conference (March 22-24, New York). The conference is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unite the world around solving the water and sanitation crisis.

Detailed explanation-3: -22 March-Bihar Diwas Bihar Diwas, or Bihar Day, is celebrated on March 22 to mark the formation of the state of Bihar. It is a public holiday in the state. On this day, the British carved out the state of Bihar from Bengal in 1912. This year, the 110th Bihar Diwas will be observed.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Water Day is an event observed on March 22 annually to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and promote the sustainable management of freshwater resources. It was first observed in 1993 after the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated March 22 as World Water Day.