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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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February 19
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February 20
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February 18
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February 17
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is 19 February. World Pangolin Day is observed on the third Saturday of February every year. For 2022, it is being observed on 19 February.
Detailed explanation-2: -Celebrate World Pangolin Day, February 20.
Detailed explanation-3: -All eight pangolin species are protected under national and international laws, and two are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Detailed explanation-4: -The most trafficked mammal across the world, pangolin is also commonly found in local bushmeat markets. Under the slogan “Say NO to pangolin meat”, the campaign aims to raise awareness of pangolins’ valuable role in maintaining a healthy environment.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Madhya Pradesh forest department, for the first time, has radio-tagged an Indian Pangolin. Radio-tagging involves attaching a transmitter to an animal to monitor its movements. Several wild animals - tigers, leopards and migratory birds - have been tagged over decades.