CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Rohit Sharma has always been an animal lover and always inspired his fans to show love to animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thanks to IRV2020, rhinos are now found in four Protected Areas in Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Orang National Park, Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park.

Detailed explanation-3: -Project Rhino was launched in India in 2005 to protect the one-horned rhinoceros. Similarly, Project Tiger and Project Great Indian Bustard have also been started by the Government of India to protect the endangered species.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian state of Assam is home to the largest population of greater-one horned rhinos, with more than 90% in Kaziranga National Park.

Detailed explanation-5: -Back in the year 2005, the Assam government along with the International Rhino Foundation, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the Bodoland Territorial Council, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service launched the ‘Indian Rhino Mission 2020’.