Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 28 March 2026
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Saudi Arabia’s Land Restoration Model
Context The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification reported that Saudi Arabia has restored nearly one million hectares of degraded land and is being seen as a model for large-scale land reclamation in water-scarce and desertified regions. Extent of Global Land Degradation Land degradation refers to the decline in land productivity due to factors such as soil erosion, salinisation, deforestation, and unsustainable land use. Approximately 40% of the global land surface is degraded, wi
Global Out-of-School Population Climbs to 273 Million
Context According to the latest report by UNESCO, titled “2026 GEM Report — Access and Equity: Countdown to 2030”, the global out-of-school population has reached 273 million in 2024. Key Highlights of Report Low Retention and Completion: The report states that only two-thirds of students globally complete secondary education. One in six school-age children remains excluded from education globally, indicating a major challenge to achieving universal education.
How Persian became the ‘English of the era’
Context Persian has deeply influenced India’s language and literature for centuries, and everyday speech, shaping administration, poetry, and vocabulary in Hindi, Urdu, and regional cultures. Origin of Persian Language The origin of the Persian language lies in ancient Iran and spans over 2,500 years of linguistic evolution. It belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family.
World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026
Context Hyderabad hosted the inaugural of the World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026. It is organised by Buddhavanam and Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, in association with Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. It brings together ministers, monks, scholars and delegates from over 20 countries in a bid to advance dialogue on peace, reconciliation and ethical leadership.