CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The date is the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973, which plays an important role in ensuring that international trade does not threaten the species’ survival.

Detailed explanation-2: -This date was chosen as it is the birthday of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, signed in 1973. This World Wildlife Day is also a celebration of CITES as it turns 50.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2023 under the theme “Partnerships for wildlife conservation", honoring the people who are making a difference.