Bhubaneswar: August 10 is observed World Lion Day and World Biofuel Day annually to spread awareness & educate people about lions and their conservation, and sensitize about unconventional sources of fuels that could work as an alternative to fossil fuels.
World Lion Day: It is celebrated annually on August 10th to raise awareness about lion conservation and protection. The day aims to highlight the challenges lions face, including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching, and to encourage global efforts to protect these magnificent animals.
World Biofuel Day: World Biofuel Day is observed annually on August 10th to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels and the role of biofuels in reducing dependence on fossil fuels. It also commemorates the first successful operation of a diesel engine running on peanut oil by Sir Rudolf Diesel in 1893.