World Tuna Day 2024: 2 May

Current Context: World Tuna Day, observed annually on May 2nd, was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of tuna and to promote sustainable fishing practices.

• The day was proposed by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) during a meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in 2011 and officially declared by the UN in 2016.
• It highlights the critical economic and social benefits of tuna to many countries, emphasizing the need for conservation due to threats from overfishing and unsustainable practices. 
• The ultimate aim of this day is to ensure a sustainable and healthy tuna population for future generations, contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Question:

Q.1 When is World Tuna Day observed annually?
a. May 2nd
b. May 3rd
c. May 4th
d. May 5th