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On which date is World Rhino Day observed every year?

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The rhino once roamed widely across Africa and Asia, but hunting and farmland expansion pushed the animal into scattered protected areas. Five rhino species survive today: the white and black rhinos of Africa, and the greater one-horned, Javan and Sumatran rhinos of Asia. Illegal demand for rhino horn, mainly for traditional medicine and ornaments, remains the biggest danger despite international trade bans. India is home to the greater one-horned rhino, found mainly in Assam, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. Conservation efforts in Indian rhino habitats have helped numbers recover from fewer than 200 animals in the early twentieth century to over 4,000 today. Questions on World Rhino Day and wildlife days appear often in competitive exams.

A3 March
B29 July
C5 June
D22 September
Correct Answer: 22 SeptemberYour Answer: D

Explanation

Correct answer: Option D (22 September). World Rhino Day is observed every year on 22 September to raise awareness about all five rhino species and the threats they face from poaching and habitat loss. World Rhino Day was announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010 and became a global event in 2011, thanks to Lisa Jane Campbell of Zimbabwe and Rhishja Cota-Larson of the United States. 3 March is World Wildlife Day, marking the signing of the CITES convention on wildlife trade in 1973. 5 June is World Environment Day, established after the 1972 United Nations Stockholm Conference. 29 July is International Tiger Day, agreed at the St Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010. Remember: World Rhino Day falls on 22 September, the same date as World Rose Day.

Important Notes

  • Kaziranga National Park in Assam holds about two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinos, making it the species' main stronghold.
  • Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary near Guwahati has one of the highest densities of greater one-horned rhinos anywhere in the world.
  • Assam publicly burned nearly 2,500 stored rhino horns on World Rhino Day in 2021 to reject myths about their value.
  • Rhino horn is made of keratin, the same protein found in human hair and nails, and has no proven medicinal value.
  • The northern white rhino is functionally extinct, with only two females, Najin and Fatu, surviving in Kenya.

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Why are Important Days and Dates important for competitive exams?

Important Days and Dates are a key GK topic in SSC CGL, UPSC, Railway, Bank PO, and State PCS exams. Questions typically ask about the theme, the date, and the organization observing the day. Major categories include UN International Days, Indian National Days, Health Days, and Environmental Days.

What are the important national days in India?

Important National Days of India: Republic Day - January 26, Independence Day - August 15, Gandhi Jayanti - October 2, Constitution Day - November 26, National Youth Day - January 12 (Swami Vivekananda's birthday), National Science Day - February 28, National Unity Day - October 31 (Sardar Patel's birthday), National Voters Day - January 25.

What are the important days in January and February?

January: January 12 - National Youth Day, January 15 - Army Day, January 23 - Netaji Bose Jayanti, January 24 - National Girl Child Day, January 25 - National Voters Day, January 26 - Republic Day, January 30 - Martyrs Day. February: February 4 - World Cancer Day, February 21 - International Mother Language Day, February 28 - National Science Day.

What are the important international days in June?

June Important Days: June 1 - World Milk Day, June 5 - World Environment Day (organized by UNEP), June 8 - World Ocean Day, June 12 - World Day Against Child Labour, June 14 - World Blood Donor Day, June 21 - International Yoga Day (observed since 2015 on India's initiative), June 26 - International Day Against Drug Abuse.

What are important UN International Days related to health?

UN Health Days: April 7 - World Health Day (WHO), March 24 - World TB Day, December 1 - World AIDS Day, February 4 - World Cancer Day, September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day, October 10 - World Mental Health Day, November 14 - World Diabetes Day. These dates and associated organizations are frequently asked in UPSC, SSC, and banking exams.

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