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‘World Migratory Bird Day 2022’
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is marked twice a year on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October. When is World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) celebrated in 2022? In 2022, World Migratory Bird Day is on ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Conservation of Migratory Species
New species were added to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). This brings the total number of migratory species from India to 457. Newly added Species: Currently, out of the more than 650 species listed by the ..
Dolphins in Gahirmatha
The 2020 dolphin census revealed that dolphins in Odisha’s Gahirmatha are migrating out of the region. Reasons being given are climate change, illegal fishing practice and unfavourable weather. Where is Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary? Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Odisha. ..
Conclusion of the COP13 on CMS
The conference of parties-13 on the conservation of migratory species, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, concluded recently. India is to hold the COP presidency for the next 3 years. Which species is the mascot of the COP13? The Great Indian Bustard ..
India proposes inclusion of three species in global protection list
India has proposed the inclusion of the three species: Great Indian Bustard, Asian Elephant and Bengal Florican in the global list for international protection under the UN’s Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species. The proposal was accepted unanimously by all ..
City Montessori School, Lucknow is ‘world’s largest school’ in terms of strength of students
Lucknow-based City Montessori School (CMS) has won the Guinness World Record for becoming the ‘world’s largest school’ in terms of strength of students. City Montessori School (CMS) has won the global award for having largest number of students in 2019-20. ..
World Migratory Bird Day 2019 observed
The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2019 is being observed on 11 May 2019. Every year people across the globe take action and organize public events like bird festivals, exhibitions, education programmes, and bird-watching excursions to celebrate WMBD. About WMBD ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Great Indian Bustard is the Mascot for COP-13 on Migratory Species
The Union Government has announced the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the conservation of migratory species (CMS) to be held in Gujarat next year. The logo, mascot and the website for ..