International Day of Action for Rivers 2026 observed on March 14 with theme 'Protect Rivers, Protect People'

Exam-focused facts from the 18 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated annually on March 14.
The 2026 theme is 'Protect Rivers, Protect People'.
The day was first observed in 1997 after a global meeting in Curitiba, Brazil, where representatives from 20 countries decided March 14 would be the official day.
Saudi Arabia is the only country without a single flowing river due to its desert climate and low rainfall.
Saudi Arabia produces around 70 per cent of its drinking water through desalination and underground sources.