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
