Question: Earth Hour,a global light-off initiative is observed between-
(a) 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
(b) 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
(c) 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm
(d) 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On 28th March 2020, Earth Hour was observed globally between 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time.
- It is held every year on the last Saturday of March.
- World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Earth Hour is an annual global celebration in which people switch off their lights for one hour to show they care about the future of our planet.
- The idea is to refrain from the use of non-essential lighting to save energy in a symbolic call for environmental protection.
- Earth Hour has become a catalyst for positive environmental impact, driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the people and collective action.
- It began in Sydney, Australia in 2007; the number of countries taking part in Earth Hour has grown to over 180 countries and territories.
Links:
https://www.earthhour.org/
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-earth-hour-2020-india-sustainable-living-6335605/