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
