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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
PM Modi’s Visit to Maharashtra on 20 September 2024
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Wardha, Maharashtra on 20th September 2024. During his visit,
- PM Modi participated in the National ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Programme marking one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma and released a commemorative stamp
- He laid the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park at Amravati, Maharashtra.
- He launched Acharya Chanakya Kaushalya Vikas Scheme and Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Women Start-Up Scheme.
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister(CM)– Eknath Shinde
Governor– C. P. Radhakrishnan
Airport– Akola Airport; Aurangabad Airport
UNESCO Heritage Sites– Ajanta Cave; Ellora Caves
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Union Minister Amit Shah Launched SOPs on “White Revolution 2.0” to Boost Indian Dairy Sector
On 19th September 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Cooperation (MoC) launched the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on ‘White Revolution 2.0’ during the National Conference on the initiatives taken by the MoC in the 1st 100 days of the 3rd term of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government held in New Delhi, Delhi.
- During the main session of the Conference, Union Minister Amit Shah launched ‘100 days initiatives’ under the theme of “Sahkar-se-Samriddhi” , to strengthen and expand the cooperative sector, and has potential to benefit about 13 crore farmers across the country.
- He also launched SOPs for ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’ initiative and ‘Margdarshika’.
About Ministry of Cooperation (MoC):
Union Minister- Amit Shah (Constituency- Gandhinagar, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS)- Murlidhar Mohol (Constituency- Pune, Maharashtra), Krishan Pal Gurjar (Faridabad, Haryana)
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Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Completes 6 Years of Successful Implementation
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri- Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), one of the key components of Ayushman Bharat (AB), a flagship scheme of Government of India (GoI), which emerged from the National Health Policy 2017, has completed 6 years of successful implementation.
- It was launched on 23rd September, 2018 by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
i.AB PM-JAY is the largest health assurance scheme in the world which offers a cashless health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization across public and private empanelled hospitals in India.
ii.The scheme is fully-funded by the GoI and cost of implementation is shared between the Central and State Governments.
About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW):
Union Minister– Jagat Prakash Nadda (Rajya Sabha – Gujarat)
Union Minister of State (MoS)- Anupriya Patel(Constituency- Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh); Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao (Constituency- Buldhana, Maharashtra)
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DoA&FW Released the 3rd Advance Estimates FY24 of Area and Production of Various Horticultural Crops
On 21st September 2024, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DoA&FW) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) has released the 3rd Advance Estimates of the Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24).
- It is compiled on the basis of data received from States/ Union Territories (UTs) and other Governmental source agencies.
- As per 3rd advance estimates for FY24, total horticulture production in India for FY24 is estimated to be about 353.19 Million Tonnes (MT), a marginal decrease of 0.65% (about 22.94 Lakh Tonnes) compared to FY23 final estimates of about 355.48 MT.
Key Findings of FY24 (3rd Advance Estimates):
i.The area under horticultural crops has expanded to 28.98 million hectares in FY24, up from 28.63 million hectares in the Second Advance Estimates and 28.44 million hectares in 2022-23.
ii.According to DoA&FW, some of the key fields of horticulture like: fruits, honey, flowers, plantation crops, spices and aromatics & medicinal plants, are expected to see increase in their production over Final Estimates of FY24.
iii.India’s fruit production is expected to increase by 2.29% in FY24 i.e. to 112.73 MT. This increase in production is mainly attributed by higher yields in crops like: mango, banana, grapes, and custard apple, among others.
- However, the production of some of the fruits like: apple, sweet orange, mandarin, guava, litchi, pineapple and pomegranate, are expected to decrease as compared to FY23.
iv.As per DoA&FW data , overall production of vegetables is estimated to be around 205.80 MT. It has highlighted that significant increases are expected in crops such as: tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, tapioca, bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, among others.
- While, some crops like: potato, onion, brinjal, elephant foot yam, capsicum, and other vegetables are most likely to witness decrease in their production.
- The overall production of onion is projected to be at 242.44 Lakh Tonne in FY24 (3rd Advance Estimates).
v.It has projected that potato production in India is likely to be around 570.49 Lakh Tonne in FY24 (3rd Advance Estimates). This projection is mainly due to decrease in production reported in Bihar and West Bengal (WB).
vi.Production of Tomato is estimated to increase by 4.38%, from around 204.25 Lakh Tonne registered in FY23 to 213.20 Lakh Tonne in FY24 (3rd Advance Estimates).
About the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW):
Union Minister- Shivarj Singh Chouhan (Constituency- Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, MP)
Minister of State (MoS)- Ram Nath Thakur (Rajya Sabha- Bihar); Bhagirath Choudhary (Constituency- Ajmer, Rajasthan)
Indian Army Collaborated with FICCI and Unveiled HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024 & HIMTECH 2024 Events in Ladakh
The Indian Army hosted two major events, ‘HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024’, and ‘HIMTECH 2024’, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), at Leh, in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. The events focused on harnessing military technology for High Altitude Areas (HAA) through cutting-edge drone and technology innovations.
- The HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024 was held from 17th to 18th September 2024 at Wari La, Leh.
- The HIMTECH 2024 was held from 20th to 21st September 2024 at Rinchen Auditorium Grounds, Leh.
Note: The program is conceptualised by the Headquarters Northern Command to reshape the annual North Tech Symposium with a new mandate for the year 2024.
Aim:
The 2 events are aimed at utilising cutting-edge technologies that have been specifically designed to enhance the Indian army’s capabilities in some of the world’s most challenging terrains.
HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024:
i.HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024 focused on the demonstration of the capabilities of Aerial/ Ground/ Water/Underwater drones in HAA
ii.It brought together over 20 domestic drone manufacturers to demonstrate their capabilities in real high-altitude battlefield conditions, at elevations ranging between 4,000–5,000 meters.
- The Wari La Pass is located at an altitude of over 15,000 feet where operating drones is comparatively difficult.
iii.The event covers various drone applications, including the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Drones, Loiter Munitions (also known as Kamikaze Drones), Water Surface and Under Water drones, etc.
Objectives:
i.To analyse and compare the performance of various systems fielded based on demonstrated capabilities.
ii.To recommend equipment for procurement that meets operational requirements
iii.To recommend product improvement and modifications to the participating organisations for better operational suitability in Northern Command.
iv.To access industry technological thresholds and capabilities, and recommend broad Qualitative Requirements (QRs) to guide future indigenisation, Research and Development (R&D) projects, and procurement cases.
HIMTECH 2024:
i.HIMTECH 2024 focussed on showcasing cutting-edge equipment /products /solutions designed to perform in HAA.
ii.This event provided a platform for Indian industries to showcase a wide range of equipment and technologies comprising:
- Autonomous Unmanned Systems (AUS) (Air, Land, Underwater), Green Energy, Human Sustainability, Equipment Sustenance, Infrastructure, Waste Disposal, etc.
Objectives of the Event:
i.Assessing the capabilities of products and solutions to enhance the operational strength of the Indian Armed Forces and Border Guarding Forces (BGFs) in HAA.
ii.Providing industry players with opportunities to explore Business-to-Government (B2G) engagements with the Northern and Eastern Commands of the Indian Army and BGFs.
iii.Offering shortlisted products a chance to participate in No Cost, No Commitment (NCNC) trials at designated locations, subject to product evaluation and approval.
About the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI):
President– Dr Anish Shah
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Established– 1927
Madhya Pradesh SEC Conducted India’s 1st Paperless Election
Madhya Pradesh (MP) State Election Commission (SEC) conducted a paperless voting process for the first time in India. It was implemented as a pilot project during a Panchayat by-election in Ratua Ratanpur village, Berasia tehsil in Bhopal(MP) for the post of Sarpanch and recorded 84% turnout.
- The process aims to computerise the manual parts of the voting process that were previously done on paper.
- The new system uses thumb impressions and electronic signatures for voter identification, ensuring authenticity and eliminating proxy voting.
- Benefits include real-time data generation, increased accuracy, fewer human resources required, improved transparency, and smoother election processes.
Note: Voting percentage and ballot accounting were also done online and the voting percentage was received online every 2 hours on all platforms. After polling, ballot paper accounts are sent to candidates and polling agents via electronic mail(email).
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Jordan Becomes 1st Country Globally to Receive WHO Verification for Eliminating Leprosy
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially verified Jordan as the 1st country in the world to have eliminated leprosy (also known as Hansen’s disease), a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae.
- Jordan has not reported any locally transmitted (autochthonous) cases of leprosy for over 2 decades. This achievement is seen as a significant step in public health efforts to eliminate leprosy worldwide.
Note: The official WHO verification was received by Feras Ibrahim Hawari, Minister of Health, Jordan from Dr. Jamela Al-Raiby, WHO Representative to Jordan on behalf of the WHO.
Key Points:
i.This achievement is expected to inspire other countries to enhance their efforts against leprosy.
ii.Despite the elimination, Jordan will need to maintain robust surveillance systems to detect and manage any potential future cases, including those from foreign sources.
iii.The success is seen as a result of collaboration between Jordan’s Ministry of Health and the WHO (provided technical support) at various levels.
Collaboration and Strategy:
i.The elimination of leprosy globally is not just about tackling the disease itself, but also about addressing the associated stigma and the psychological and socio-economic impacts.
ii.Jordan’s success is attributed to strong political commitment, collaboration, and effective public health strategies.
iii.An independent team commissioned by the WHO conducted an extensive review before recommending that Jordan be acknowledged for eliminating leprosy.
About Leprosy:
i.Leprosy is an age-old disease that mainly affects the skin and peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes.
- It potentially causes disabilities if untreated that include permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes.
ii.Leprosy is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) that still occurs in over 120 countries. More than 200,000 new cases are reported every year.
iii.Leprosy is a curable disease and the currently recommended treatment regimen consists of 3 drugs: dapsone, rifampicin, and clofazimine.
- The combination is referred to as Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT).
iv.The disease spreads via nasal and oral droplets after close, prolonged contact with untreated individuals. It is not transmitted through casual interactions.
v.Diagnosis is based on clinical signs like skin lesions, nerve thickening, and microscopic detection of bacilli.
- Based on that, the cases are classified as Paucibacillary (PB), or Multibacillary (MB) for treatment purposes.
About the World Health Organisation (WHO):
Director General (DG)- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
Established– 1948
India Participates in G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture in Naples, Italy
Special Session of G7 (Group of 7) Ministers meeting on Culture was held on 21st September 2024 in Naples, Italy.
- Indian delegation led by Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture(MoC), Government of India, along with and Lily Pandeya, Joint Secretary, MoC. participated in the meeting.
Note: The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture presided over by Alessandro Giuli, Minister of Culture, Italy, was held from 19th to 21st September 2024 in Naples, Italy
Participants:
The meeting was also attended by Culture leaders of the African Union(AU), Brazil, Canada, the European Union(EU), France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom(UK) and the United States of America (USA) along with the Heads of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Highlights:
i.During the session, the Naples Statement was signed on ‘Culture for the sustainable development of Africa and the world’ to promote culture as a driver of sustainable development in Africa.
- It aims to enhance cultural and creative sectors, protect cultural property from illicit trafficking, and promote Africa’s inclusion in UNESCO Heritage Lists.
ii.The importance of culture as a transformative driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda was emphasized.
iii.Bilateral meetings were held between MoC Secretary Arunish Chawla and various key officials, including the Minister of Culture, Italy, the Director General of ICCROM and the USA delegation. Indian Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao also attended the bilateral meeting.
About Italy:
Prime Minister– Giorgia Meloni
Capital– Rome
Currency– Euro
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Tata electronics, TCS to develop India’s first domestic chips by 2026
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics Private limited (TEPL) to launch India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026.
- Tata Electronics is leading the initiative, with TCS providing expertise in chip design, engineering, and intellectual property (IP)-based solutions.
i.The semiconductor chips will cater to industries such as automotive, electronics, power, consumer goods, and healthcare.
ii.This initiative aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which has approved the establishment of three semiconductor manufacturing facilities in India.
Additional info:
Tata Electronics is working on two major projects:
i.An USD 11-billion greenfield chip manufacturing plant in Dholera, Gujarat, in partnership with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), with a production capacity of 50,000 wafers per month.
ii.A USD 3.26-billion facility in Assam focused on chip assembly and testing, expected to have its first chips ready by late 2025 or early 2026.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
AAP Senior Leader Atishi Sworn-in as 8th CM of Delhi
Atishi Marlena Singh, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took oath as the 8th Chief Minister (CM) of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. She was appointed by the President Droupadi Murmu under the Article 239. Lieutenant-Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office and secrecy to Atishi at a ceremony held at Raj Niwas in New Delhi(Delhi). 5 AAP ministers also took oath during the ceremony.
- She replaced Arvind Kejriwal, the 7th CM of Delhi since February 2015, who resigned from his role in September 2024.
- Atishi is expected to serve a 4-month term with Delhi’s Assembly Elections scheduled for February 2025.
The new Council of Ministers announced by the AAP comprises: Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gahlot, Imran Hussain, and the first-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mukesh Ahlawat.
Points to Note:
i.Atishi is the 3rd woman CM of Delhi after Sheila Dikshit (1998 to 2013) of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Sushma Swaraj (1998) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- She became the youngest of all 3 to hold the CM Office (CMO) in the Union Territory (UT) of Delhi at 43.
ii.With this, Atishi has also become the 17th woman CM in India, joining the likes of Sushma Swaraj, Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal,WB), Jayaram Jayalalithaa (Tamil Nadu,TN), and others.
iii.She is only the 2nd woman CM in India at present, alongside WB’s Mamata Banerjee.
About Atishi Marlena Singh:
i.Atishi joined AAP in 2013 and was the advisor to Former Education Minister Manish Sisodia from 2015 to 2018.
ii.She is the MLA from the Kalkaji Assembly constituency in South Delhi.
iii.She lost the Lok Sabha election from the East Delhi seat in 2019. She later contested the 2020 Delhi Assembly election and became a first-time MLA.
iv.In 2022, she addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the United States of America (USA), highlighting Delhi as a global model for urban governance.
v.She became a Minister in the Delhi cabinet in 2023 and holds significant responsibilities within the Delhi Government, serving as a Cabinet Minister overseeing 14 key portfolios including Education, Public Works Department (PWD), and Power.
vi.She is also a member of AAP’s highest decision-making body, the Political Affairs Committee (PAC).
- She was also the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, a financial committee of Delhi in 2022–2023.
About the Union Territory (UT) of Delhi:
Chief Minister (CM)- Atishi
Governor– Vinai Kumar Saxena
Capital– New Delhi
Festivals– Mango Festival, and Qutub Festival
Stadiums– Thyagaraj Sports Complex (Indoor), and Talkatora Indoor Stadium
Marxist Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn-in as 9th President of Sri Lanka
On 23rd September 2024, Anura Kumara Dissanayake (55 year old), Leader of Marxist-Leninist party – Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), sworn-in as 9th President of Sri Lanka after winning the 2024 Presidential election.
- He was sworn in by Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2024 Presidential Election of Sri Lanka:
i.This marks the 1st election of Sri Lanka since the 2022 economic collapse following which then President Gotabaya Rajapaksha was forced to flee the country.
ii.Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the election by defeating his rival Sajith Premadasa of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
iii.Dissanayake won the presidency with 42.31% of the vote. Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa took 2nd place with 32.76%.
About Anura Kumara Dissanayake:
i.Dissanayake joined JVP as a student leader during the 2nd insurrection (1980s) which resulted in mass killings and violence in Sri Lanka.
ii.He won his 1st parliamentary election in 2000. He has served as Minister of Agriculture during the President Chandrika Kumaratunga Bandaranaike’s government between 2004 and 2005.
iii.In 2014, he became the leader of JVP, replacing Somawansa Amarasinghe.
iv.He contested his 1st Presidential election in 2019. He lost the election against Gotabaya Rajapaksha and finished at 3rd position by securing just 3% of valid votes.
About Sri Lanka:
President- Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Capital- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative capital), Colombo (judicial and executive capital)
Currency- Sri Lankan Rupee (SLR)
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next Indian Air Force Chief
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has appointed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in the Indian Air force (IAF), in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from September 30, 2024.
- He will succeed the incumbent Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who retires upon superannuation.
- Currently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), Air Marshal Singh will be the fourth officer from the Sikh community to lead the IAF, after Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh and Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa have been from Sikh Community.
About Amar Preet Singh:
i.Commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984, he is a qualified flying instructor and Experimental Test Pilot (ETP) with over 5,000 hours of flying experience.
ii.He has previously served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Central Air Command.
iii.He has commanded an operational fighter squadron, a frontline airbase, and served as Commander of Central Air Command (CAC).
iv.He led the MiG-29 Upgrade Project Management Team in Moscow, Russia, and was involved in the flight testing of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas.
v.Air Marshal Singh has held key positions such as Air Defence Commander (ADC) at South Western Air Command (SWAC) and Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) at Eastern Air Command (EAC).
vi.He is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM).
About Indian Air Force (IAF):
Chief of the Air Staff(CAS)– Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh (From September 30)
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Established– 1932
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
Aditya Birla Capital gets RBI nod for merger with Aditya Birla Finance
On 18th September 2024, Aditya Birla Capital Limited has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the amalgamation of Aditya Birla Finance Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary, with itself to create a large unified Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).
- Aditya Birla Capital will now approach National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to complete the amalgamation process.
- Aditya Birla Capital’s board approved the merger with Aditya Birla Finance on 11th March 2024.
SPORTS
F1: McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Singapore GP 2024
McLaren’s Lando Norris, a British racing driver, won the title of the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. This marks Lando Norris’ 3rd career win after Heineken Dutch GP 2024 and Miami GP 2024.
- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a Dutch-Belgian racing driver (competing under the Dutch flag) finished 2nd followed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, an Australian racing driver in the 3rd.
Winners of Singapore GP 2024:
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 18 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 15 |
About Singapore GP 2024:
i.Singapore GP 2024 is the 15th edition of the F1 Singapore GP. The inaugural F1 Singapore GP was held in 2008.
ii.The 2024 Singapore GP was the first-ever Safety Car-free Singapore GP and the 1st without a yellow flag.
iii.Singapore GP 2024 is the Round 18 of the 2024 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) F1 World Championship Race calendar.
- The 19th round will be the F1 Pirelli United States GP 2024 scheduled to be held from 18 – 20 October 2024 at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, USA.
Key Points:
i.Verstappen now leads Norris by just 52 points in the drivers’ championship with 6 GPs and 3 sprint races remaining.
ii.McLaren with an increased 41-point, moved further ahead of Red Bull in the constructors’ standings.
About Marina Bay Street Circuit:
i.Number of Laps- 62
ii.Circuit Length- 4.94 kilometers (km)
iii.Race Distance- 306.143 km
IMPORTANT DAYS
World Rivers Day 2024 – September 22
World Rivers Day (WRD) is annually observed across the globe on the 4th Sunday of September to raise awareness about the importance of rivers, encourage the improved protection of all rivers worldwide, and promote their conservation and sustainable management.
WRD 2024 was observed on 22nd September 2024.
- WRD 2023 was observed on 24th September 2023 and WRD 2025 will be observed on 28th September 2025.
Background:
i.In 2005, the United Nations (UN) launched the International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Life’ (2005-2015), to raise awareness about the need to better care for our water resources.
ii.Following this, World Rivers Day was established in response to a proposal initiated by Mark Angelo, an internationally renowned Canadian river advocate.
iii.The first WRD was observed in 2005 across multiple countries.
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World Rhino Day 2024 – September 22
World Rhino Day is annually observed across the globe on 22 September to raise awareness about the Rhinoceros or Rhino(Rhinocerotidae), one of the oldest groups of mammals, and the urgent need for their conservation.
- The day is observed to spread awareness for all 5 species of rhinos namely, the Black rhino, and White rhinos in Africa, and the greater one-horned, Sumatran, and Javan rhinos in Asia.
Background:
i.World Rhino Day was first initiated by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) – South Africa in 2010.
ii.In 2011, the event expanded globally, celebrating both African and Asian rhino species on 22 September annually.
iii.The observance was initiated by the efforts of two dedicated women conservationists namely, Lisa Jane Campbell from the Chishakwe Ranch in Zimbabwe, and Rhishja Cota-Larson from Saving Rhinos in the United States of America (USA).
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