HISTORY

Important Days

International Cheetah Day – December 4

  • The day is celebrated on December 4 every year to raise awareness among the public about their threat of extinction.
  • The day was first celebrated in 2010.
  • Theme 2023: Celebrating the Fastest Land Animals.

 

Awards and Honour

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2023

  • Classical pianist Daniel Barenboim and peace activist Ali Abu Awwad have been named the winners of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2023.
  • They were awarded for their efforts in bringing together the youth and people of Israel and the Arab world for a nonviolent resolution of the Israel  Palestine conflict.

 

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