International Day of the Tropics observed on June 29

Exam-focused facts from the 2 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on June 29.
The day was inaugurated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to raise awareness about issues affecting the tropical zone.
The tropics are located between the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.
The tropical region accounts for 40% of the world's total surface area and hosts approximately 80% of the planet's biodiversity.
Tropical climate types include tropical rainforest climate, tropical monsoon climate, and tropical wet and dry (savanna) climate.