Earth Hour 2026 observed on March 28

Exam-focused facts from the 30 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Earth Hour 2026 was observed on 28 March 2026 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
India marked 20 years of Earth Hour participation in 2026.
Mysore Palace in Karnataka and Monsoon Palace in Rajasthan switched off their lights for the event.
WWF-India stated that India witnessed one of its largest-ever participations with iconic monuments, heritage sites, and government buildings switching off lights.
Participating Delhi landmarks included Akshardham, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, and Safdarjung Tomb.
Mumbai landmarks included Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters.
Shanti Stupa in Ladakh, Kerala Legislative Assembly and Kanakakunnu Palace in Kerala, and Dr B. R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat, State Museum, Golconda Fort, Raj Bhavan, Charminar, and Buddha Statue on Tank Bund in Telangana also participated.
Kolkata dimmed Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge), Vidyasagar Setu, Victoria Memorial, Tata Centre, Lok Bhawan, and Victoria House.
Chennai's Ripon Building, Victoria Public Hall, and Napier Bridge joined the switch-off.