Environment Days — Set 2
Days & Years · पर्यावरण दिवस · Questions 11–20 of 60
World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on which date to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean?
Correct Answer: C. June 8
• **June 8** = World Oceans Day informs the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean. • **1992** — the concept of World Oceans Day was originally proposed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [May 8]: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed on this date; [July 8]: This is not a specific environmental day; [April 8]: This is not a specific environmental day.
On which date is World Turtle Day observed to encourage people to protect turtles and tortoises?
Correct Answer: D. May 23
• **May 23** = World Turtle Day aims to increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises. • **2000** — this day was founded by American Tortoise Rescue. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 23]: World Meteorological Day is celebrated on this date; [June 23]: United Nations Public Service Day is observed on this date; [April 23]: World Book and Copyright Day is observed on this date.
When is World Sparrow Day celebrated to raise awareness of the house sparrow and other common birds?
Correct Answer: B. March 20
• **March 20** = World Sparrow Day highlights the declining population of common birds due to urbanisation. • **Nature Forever Society of India** — this initiative was started by this organization. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [April 20]: This is not a specific environmental day; [May 20]: World Metrology Day is observed on this date; [February 20]: World Day of Social Justice is observed on this date.
International Mother Earth Day is the official name given to Earth Day by which organization?
Correct Answer: B. United Nations
• **United Nations** = The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to designate April 22 as International Mother Earth Day. • **2009** — the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to designate April 22 as International Mother Earth Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Greenpeace]: An independent global campaigning organization focused on environmental issues; [World Bank]: An international financial institution that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries; [WWF]: World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization working in the field of wilderness preservation.
Which month is known for 'Van Mahotsav', the annual tree-planting festival in India?
Correct Answer: C. First week of July
• **First week of July** = Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India celebrated to create enthusiasm among people for forest conservation. • **1950** — Van Mahotsav was started by K.M. Munshi, the then Union Minister for Agriculture and Food. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [First week of August]: This is not a specific environmental festival; [First week of June]: World Environment Day is on June 5th, but not the entire week for Van Mahotsav; [First week of September]: This is not a specific environmental festival.
When is World Nature Conservation Day celebrated to recognize that a healthy environment is the foundation for a stable society?
Correct Answer: D. July 28
• **World Nature Conservation Day** = This day emphasizes the sustainable use of natural resources to protect our planet from various threats. • **July 28** — This is the specific date when the day is observed, recognizing a healthy environment as the foundation for a stable society. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [September 28]: This is not World Nature Conservation Day; [August 28]: This is not World Nature Conservation Day; [June 28]: This is not World Nature Conservation Day.
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is held on September 16. This commemorates which protocol?
Correct Answer: B. Montreal Protocol
• **Montreal Protocol** = This international treaty aims to control the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances. • **September 16, 1987** — On this date, the protocol was signed, leading to the gradual recovery of the ozone layer. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Kyoto Protocol]: Focuses on greenhouse gas emissions, not ozone depletion; [Nagoya Protocol]: Deals with access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing; [Cartagena Protocol]: Concerns biosafety for living modified organisms.
World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2. This marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Ramsar
• **Ramsar** = This Iranian city is where the Convention on Wetlands, commonly known as the Ramsar Convention, was adopted. • **February 2, 1971** — This date marks the adoption of the Convention, and is now observed as World Wetlands Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Stockholm]: Associated with the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment; [Kyoto]: Known for the Kyoto Protocol on climate change; [Paris]: Location of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.
When is World Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, observed?
Correct Answer: C. July 29
• **July 29** = This date is recognized globally as World Tiger Day, dedicated to tiger conservation. • **2010** — The day was created in this year at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit to promote a global system for protecting tigers. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [June 29]: This is not World Tiger Day; [August 29]: This is not World Tiger Day; [September 29]: This is not World Tiger Day.
Which day is observed on October 4 to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards?
Correct Answer: B. World Animal Day
• **World Animal Day** = This global observance aims to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards worldwide. • **October 4** — This date is chosen for the observance as it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [World Wildlife Day]: Celebrated on March 3, focuses on wild animals and plants; [World Elephant Day]: Observed on August 12, specifically for elephants; [World Rhino Day]: Celebrated on September 22, specifically for rhinos.