World Plastic Bag Free Day World Plastic Bag Free Day, observed globally on July 3rd. The theme for International Plastic Bag Free Day 2026 is "Breaking Free from Single-Use Plastics: Towards a Sustainable Future." Current Facts The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a disease and pest-resistant variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), marking a major milestone in the conservation of India’s wild rice genetic resources. On July 3, 1908, the prominent nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak was arrested in Bombay by the British for publishing seditious articles in his newspaper, Kesari. Thirukkural (No. 611) Chapter: Manliness (Diligence) Say not, 'Tis hard', in weak, desponding hour, For strenuous effort gives prevailing power Explanation: Yield not to the feebleness which says, "this is too difficult to be done"; labour will give the greatness (of mind) which is necessary (to do it).
