Important Days International Day of Plant Health ▪ The International Day of Plant Health is observed on May 12 every year to raise global awareness on the importance of protecting plant health. ▪ The day was established in 2022 by the United Nations. ▪ Theme 2024 : ‘Plant Health, Safe Trade, Digital Technology.’ Defence, National Security and Terrorism Exercise Shakti ▪ The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at Umroi in Meghalaya. ▪ Exercise SHAKTI is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in India and France. ✓ First edition - 2011. About France ✓ Capital – Paris ✓ President - Emmanuel Macron ✓ Prime Minister - Gabriel Attal ✓ Currency - Euro
