CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Because of the significance of dolphins, 5th October is declared as “National Dolphin Day” to be observed annually to raise awareness for dolphin conservation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav today informed that October 5th has been designated as National Dolphin Day to be celebrated every year to create awareness for conservation of Dolphins.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Union environment ministry has designated October 5 as the National Dolphin Day, to be celebrated annually starting this year. On 5th October, river dolphin was declared as India’s National Aquatic Animal in 2009.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is 5 October. Ganga River Dolphin Day is celebrated on 5 October every year in India. It was on this day in 2009 when the Ganga River Dolphin was formally adopted as the National Aquatic Animal.