46.When is the ‘International Tiger Day’ observed every year? [A] July 27 [B] July 29 [C] July 31 [D] August 1 Show Answer
Answer: [B] July 29 Notes: ‘International Tiger Day’ is observed every year across the world on July 29. The objective is to raise awareness among individuals, organisations, and governments about the importance of the conservation of tigers. International Tiger Day was introduced in 2010 after it was discovered that 97 percent of tigers disappeared in the past century. According to the WWF, the current population of tigers is 3,900. India is home to around 70% of the world’s tiger population.