Question: When is ‘World Ocean Day’ celebrated?
(a) June 7
(b) June 6
(c) June 8
(d) June 3
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-
- On June 8, 2017, World Oceans Day was celebrated all over the world.
- The theme of World Oceans Day 2017 is ‘Our Oceans, Our Future’
- This day is celebrated to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe.
- In December 2008, the United Nation National General Assembly made the official declaration to celebrate ‘World Ocean Day’ on June 8.
- The first ‘World Ocean Day’ was celebrated on June 8, 2009.
Related Links:-
http://www.un.org/en/events/oceansday/
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/oceans-day
http://www.worldoceansday.org/