Current Affairs - National - Discussion

International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) was first observed in 2009, an initiative that originated in South Africa and the United Kingdom. The event is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of September, aiming to raise awareness about vultures, a critically endangered group of birds. Vultures play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance as scavengers, helping to prevent the spread of diseases by consuming animal carcasses. Despite often being misunderstood, they are invaluable to both ecosystems and human health.