*🔆National Endangered Species Day*

✅Recently, the National Endangered Species Day was celebrated across the world.

📍National Endangered Species Day:

✅It is observed to create awareness about the consequences of human activities and what we can do to save endangered species.
Every year, National Endangered Species Day is observed on the third Friday of the month of May.

📍History

✅In the year 2006, David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition established National Endangered Species Day to be celebrated every year to urge people to contribute to the safety and protection of endangered species.

✅According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, forty percent of animals, insects and plants on this planet are at risk of extinction.

✅The theme for the year 2024: Celebrate Saving Species.

📍Significance
✅The day promotes conservation efforts and encourages individuals and organisations to participate in activities that help protect endangered species.
✅This includes habitat restoration, supporting conservation laws, and advocating for stronger environmental policies.

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With reference to the buildings of the Indus Valley Civilisation, consider the following statements:

1. The raised height of the citadel enabled better attacking positions for the Harappans.

2. The Great Bath was most likely used for ritual cleansing.

Consider the following statements regarding
religious beliefs and prnctkes followed during the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC):

1. Pipal tree was considered sacred by the people of the IVC.

2. Indra, Agni and Soma were the most important gods during the IVC.

3. People froni the IVC had faith in life after death.