Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 27 May 2026

International Day of Markhor observed on May 24

Exam-focused facts from the 27 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The International Day of Markhor is observed on May 24 following a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) spearheaded by Pakistan.
  • The theme for the year 2026 is Markhor and Mountain Biodiversity: Strengthening Global Efforts for Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Development.
  • The Markhor, also known as the screw-horned goat, is the national animal of Pakistan and is classified as an endangered wild mountain goat.
  • The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been invited to facilitate the observance of this international day to highlight ecosystem conservation.
  • According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Markhor population has been increasing at an annual rate of 2% since 2014, with current estimates between 3,500 and 5,000.

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