Important Days
International Tiger Day – July 29
- It is observed on July 29 every year to raise awareness about the endangered tiger species.
- The day was first observed in 2010 at Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia.
- In India, tigers are protected under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched on April 1, 1973 by the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Awards & Honours
Asian Chess Excellence Awards 2023
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin conferred with Man of the Year for his invaluable involvement for the successful hosting of 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad at Mahabalipuram.
- For the outstanding performance of winning Gold medal on Board number one in the Olympiad, Grandmaster D Gukesh bagged the Player of the Year award.
