Important Days World Milk Day 2024 ▪ It is observed on June 1 every year to recognize the importance of milk as a global food. ▪ The day was first established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). ▪ Theme 2024: “Celebrating the vital role dairy plays in delivering quality nutrition to nourish the world”. Note ✓ India is the leading producer of Milk in the world Appointments New Director for IGCAR ▪ Chandrashekhar Gaurinath Karhadkar has been appointed as the new Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR). About IGCAR ✓ Formation – 1971 ✓ Functions under Department of Atomic Energy. ✓ Second largest Nuclear Research Centre after Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
