PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector 2018 Question Paper

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30.

Which one of the following day is observed as the World Environment Day ?

A: 28th February
B: 4th March
C: 5th June
D: 16th September

The answer is: C

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Explanation

Answer: C - 5th June

 

Explanation:

  • World Environment Day is observed on 5th June every year.
  • It was established by the United Nations in 1972 during the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment.
  • First celebrated in 1974.
  • Coordinated by UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme).
  • Each year has a different theme and host country.

 

Why other options are wrong:

  • 28th February - National Science Day in India (Raman Effect discovery, 1928)
  • 4th March - National Security Day in India
  • 16th September - World Ozone Day (Montreal Protocol signed on this date in 1987)

 

Important Environmental Days - must know:

  • 2nd February - World Wetlands Day
  • 21st March - World Forestry Day
  • 22nd March - World Water Day
  • 22nd April - Earth Day
  • 5th June - World Environment Day
  • 5th October - World Habitat Day
  • 16th September : World Ozone Day
  • 11th December : International Mountain Day

 

Key facts about Stockholm Conference 1972:

  • First major international conference on environment
  • Led to creation of UNEP
  • Established 5th June as World Environment Day
  • India's PM Indira Gandhi was the only head of government to attend besides Sweden's host delegation