Important Days World Lion Day
- World Lion Day is celebrated on August 10 to raise awareness about lion conservation and
- It was initiated by Big Cat Rescue in 2013. Note
- India is home to the Asiatic lion, found only in the Gir
- As of the latest census, the population of lions in India is approximately 674.
World Biofuel Day
- The day is observed on August 10 every year to underline the significance of biofuels as a sustainable source of energy.
- The day also commemorates the successful operation of an engine on peanut oil by German engineer Sir Rudolf Diesel on August 9, 1893.
- Theme 2024 : “Sustainable Biofuels: Fueling a Greener Future”
Note
- India has set an ethanol blending target of 20% of petrol containing ethanol by 2025-26.
Defence
Exercise Udara Shakti
- Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 was concluded in Malaysia
- It is a bilateral air exercise between India and About Malaysia
- Capital – Kuala Lumpur
- Prime minister – Anwar Ibrahim
- Official language – Malay
