Environment Days — Set 6
Days & Years · पर्यावरण दिवस · Questions 51–60 of 60
When is World Habitat Day observed annually by the United Nations?
Correct Answer: A. First Monday of October
• **First Monday of October** = World Habitat Day reflects on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right to adequate shelter. • **First Monday of October** — The United Nations designated this day annually to remind the world of the power and responsibility to shape urban futures. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [First Sunday of October]: not the designated day; [October 24]: not the designated day; [October 31]: not the designated day.
On which date is World Sparrow Day celebrated?
Correct Answer: B. March 20
• **March 20** = World Sparrow Day is designated to raise awareness of the house sparrow and other common urban birds. • **2010** — The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in this year in different parts of the world. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [April 20]: not the designated date; [May 20]: not the designated date; [June 20]: not the designated date.
When is World Nature Conservation Day observed?
Correct Answer: A. July 28
• **July 28** = World Nature Conservation Day acknowledges that a healthy environment is a foundation for a stable and healthy society. • **July 28** — This day emphasizes the wise management and utilization of natural resources for nature's conservation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 28]: not the designated date; [September 28]: not the designated date; [June 28]: not the designated date.
On which date is World Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, observed?
Correct Answer: A. July 29
• **July 29** = Global Tiger Day is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation. • **2010** — This day was created in this year at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 29]: not the designated date; [September 29]: not the designated date; [June 29]: not the designated date.
When is World Elephant Day celebrated?
Correct Answer: A. August 12
• **August 12** = World Elephant Day is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants. • **2012** — This international annual event was launched in this year to create awareness of the plight of African and Asian elephants. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [September 12]: not the designated date; [July 12]: not the designated date; [October 12]: not the designated date.
On which date is World Rhino Day observed?
Correct Answer: B. September 22
• **September 22** = World Rhino Day provides an opportunity for various organizations and the public to celebrate rhinos. • **2010** — This day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [October 22]: not the designated date; [November 22]: not the designated date; [August 22]: not the designated date.
When is World Population Day observed?
Correct Answer: A. July 11
• **July 11** = World Population Day raises awareness of global population issues. • **1989** — This event was established by the UN Development Programme in this year, inspired by Five Billion Day in 1987. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 11]: not the designated date; [September 11]: not the designated date; [June 11]: not the designated date.
On which date is International Day of Clean Air for blue skies observed?
Correct Answer: A. September 7
• **September 7** = The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies aims to raise awareness and facilitate actions to improve air quality. • **September 7** — The United Nations General Assembly designated this date for the day, highlighting air pollution as the largest environmental health risk. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [October 7]: not the designated date; [November 7]: not the designated date; [August 7]: not the designated date.
When is World Cities Day celebrated?
Correct Answer: A. October 31
• **October 31** = World Cities Day promotes the international community's interest in global urbanization and sustainable urban development. • **2013** — This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [November 30]: not the designated date; [December 31]: not the designated date; [September 30]: not the designated date.
World Bee Day is observed on May 20 each year. It was proposed by Slovenia and adopted by the UN in which year to raise awareness about the importance of bees?
Correct Answer: C. 2018
• **2018** = The United Nations officially designated May 20 as World Bee Day in this year to raise awareness about the importance of bees. • **May 20** — This date commemorates the birth of Slovenian pioneer of modern beekeeping, Anton Janša, and highlights bees' essential role in ecosystems. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2014]: incorrect year of UN adoption; [2016]: incorrect year of UN adoption; [2020]: incorrect year of UN adoption.