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PSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2018
Answer
5th June
Explanation
World Environment Day is celebrated globally on June 5th every year to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of our environment. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 on the first day of the historic Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. It was first observed two years later in 1974 with the overarching theme 'Only One Earth'.
Key Points
- > World Environment Day falls on the 5th of June.
- > It marks the start of the 1972 Stockholm Conference.
- > The first celebration was held in 1974.
- > October 2nd is Gandhi Jayanti / International Day of Non-Violence.
- > December 10th is celebrated as Human Rights Day globally.
- > September 5th is National Teachers' Day in India.
- > The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) leads the global celebrations.
Additional Information
Key Environmental Observance Days
| Day Name | Date | Core Objective |
|---|---|---|
| World Water Day | March 22 | Freshwater conservation |
| Earth Day | April 22 | Environmental protection |
| Int. Day for Biological Diversity | May 22 | Biodiversity awareness |
| World Environment Day | June 5 | Global environmental action |
| World Ozone Day | September 16 | Preservation of the Ozone Layer |
Memory Tips
- Consecutive 22s: Water (March 22) -> Earth (April 22) -> Biodiversity (May 22). Then comes the biggest one, Environment Day on June 5th.