World Lion Day 2026 Celebrated Globally on August 10
In India, the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat forms the primary core sanctuary holding wild populations of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica).
Project Lion, announced on August 15, 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focuses on long-term ecological habitat expansion and genetic health management.
Survey data indicates Asiatic lion numbers rose to 891 across 11 districts covering nearly 35,000 sq km in Gujarat.
Key Facts / Static GK
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable
Core Asiatic Lion Reserve: Gir National Park, Gujarat
Practice Quiz — 11 August 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
Q2. Which official number series has been introduced by TRAI exclusively for transactional and service voice calls to help consumers identify verified callers?
Q3. Who received the five peacocks donated by India on behalf of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)?
Q4. Which Union Minister of State represented India at Côte d'Ivoire's 66th Independence Day celebrations in Abidjan?
Q5. As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), what was India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above during the April–June 2026 quarter?
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