Latest 1st-4th March 2023 Current Affairs News for Exam Prep

March 3rd is annually recognized as World Wildlife Day, honoring the diverse range of flora and fauna that inhabit our planet, and their crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and providing us with essential resources such as food and medicine. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated this day on December 20, 2013, during its 68th session, with the objective of increasing awareness about the world's wild species and promoting their conservation. March 3rd holds a special significance as it commemorates the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973, ensuring that international trade does not pose a threat to these species. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the convention. The proposal to celebrate World Wildlife Day on March 3rd was put forth during the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP16) in Bangkok in March 2013, and the CITES Secretariat is responsible for overseeing its implementation.