Prelims Facts 24 October 2020 – IAS Current Affairs
Prelims Facts 24 October 2020 is an extra read for UPSC IAS Prelims exam. Major events are :
- Snow Leopard
- Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols
Snow Leopard
About Snow Leopard
- It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- The global population is estimated to number less than 10,000 mature.
- snow leopards usually live above the tree line on mountainous meadows and in rocky regions at altitudes from 2000 to 6,000 m based on the season
- It is threatened by poaching and various development process.
- Reduction in alphine zone due to green house gases reduces their habitat threatens the population.
Source : PIB
Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols
Why in News
To make people aware about the health issues and fitness mantra, Punjab Sports and NRI Affairs launched Punjabi version of Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols.
About Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols
- All age groups under fit India movement under the initiative of Sports Authority of India (SAI) and National Institute of Sports (NIS) Patiala.
- These will provide vast knowledge about fitness throughout the country.
- It is inline with the Fit India, as the name of the mission inspires fitness among all age groups, is a great initiative of Ministry of Sports and Sports Authority of India.
- It is designed the age wise specific fitness protocols as it will help people of all ages to follow these and test their fitness levels accordingly.
Source : PIB
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Current Affairs Compilation : 24 October 2020