%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(15).png "5 June- World Environment Day 2025")
Key Highlights:
a) 1965
b) 1972
c) 1980
d) 1990
- Theme: "Beat Plastic Pollution" emphasizes the need for global action to tackle plastic waste and promote sustainable alternatives.
- Host Country: South Korea leads the official celebrations, highlighting efforts to reduce single-use plastics and improve waste management.
- UN Commitment: Established in 1972, the day is led by UNEP, engaging 150+ countries in environmental initiatives.
- Global Action: The event comes two months before negotiations for a Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution, set for August 2025 in Geneva.
Question:
Q.1 When was World Environment Day established?a) 1965
b) 1972
c) 1980
d) 1990
Answer: b) World Environment Day was established in 1972, by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
