The Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award is given in recognition of significant contributions to wildlife protection and for demonstrating exemplary courage or exceptional work in the field. This award is named after Amrita Devi Bishnoi, who, along with other members of the Bishnoi community, sacrificed her life in 1730 while protecting Khejri trees from being cut down by the king's men in Rajasthan. This event is an iconic example of environmental conservation in India, showcasing the deep commitment to wildlife and forest protection.

The Simon Commission, officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was a group of seven British members of Parliament that was formed in 1927 to review the constitutional progress in British India. The commission, led by Sir John Simon, did not include any Indian members, which led to widespread protests and the slogan "Simon Go Back" across the country as Indians viewed it as an insult to their aspirations for self-rule.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follows a financial accounting year from July to June. This time frame is different from the Indian government's financial year, which runs from April to March. The RBI's fiscal year was aligned in this way to facilitate better planning and coordination of its monetary policy and other financial operations.