Important Days
World Elephant Day 2024
- The day is observed on August 12 every year to raise awareness about the plight of
- Theme 2024: “Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological Relevance, and Environmental Importance.”
Note
- 2,961 elephants were recorded in Tamil Nadu in
- The Elephant Corridor Committee identified the 42 elephant corridors in Tamil
Appointments
Panel on SC status for Dalit converts
- The Commission of Inquiry which was formed to look into the possibility of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians and Muslims nearing the deadline as it is required to submit its report by October
About Commission of Inquiry
- Formation – October
- Headed by – G. Balakrishnan.
- Aim – To examine the possibility of granting SC status to Dalits who have converted to any religion other than the ones mentioned in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order,
Note
- Currently, only Dalits of Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist faiths are entitled to be categorised as SCs.
