CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US (May 13th in 2023), and the second Saturday of October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (October 14th in 2023).

Detailed explanation-2: -Since its creation in 2006, World Migratory Bird Day has been commemorated twice a year. It is supposed to be celebrated on the second Saturday of May and the second Saturday of October. Since its creation in 2006, World Migratory Bird Day has been commemorated twice a year.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It aims to draw attention to the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bonn, 7 October 2022 - Light pollution and its impact on migratory birds is the focus of World Migratory Bird Day 2022 which will be celebrated around the world on 8 October.

Detailed explanation-5: -World Migratory Bird Day 2022: This year’s campaign will focus on the theme of ‘Light Pollution’ WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY 2022: The bi-annual global campaign is commemorated to raise awareness about migratory birds, the need for their conservation, and the importance of the preservation of their habitat.