World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20th annually.
a. Germany
b. Sweden
c. Denmark
d. Slovenia
- The theme of this year is "Save the Bees".
Details:
- It is celebrated to raise the awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development.
- This day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly and it was celebrated for the first time on May 20th, 2018 in Slovenia.
- This day marks the birthday of Anton Janša who pioneered the modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia in the 18th century.
- Slovenia had proposed to celebrate May 20th as World Bee Day.
- In December 2017, The United Nations and UN Member States approved Slovenia's proposal and since 2018 this day is celebrated.
Question:
Q. Which country had proposed to the UN in 2017 to celebrate May 20th as World Bee Day and got the proposal aprroved?a. Germany
b. Sweden
c. Denmark
d. Slovenia
