Question- When is ‘World bee day’ celebrated?
(a) May 15
(b) May 22
(c) May
(d) May
Answer- (c)
Related Facts:
- On 20th May, 2018, the world’s first ‘World Bee Day’ ( World Bee Day) was celebrated.
- It is remarkable that this day is celebrated for our survival to increase the awareness of the importance of bees and pollinators, their contribution in sustainable development and their conservation.
- Significantly, the life of honey bee and other pollinators like butterflies, bats and humming birds is endangered by human activities.
- Pollination helps in the reproduction of many plants, including many food crops.
This day is celebrated in the 18th century on the birth anniversary of Antone Jansa (May 20), which led the technique of modern beekeeping. - It is significant that under the leadership of the Bequipers Association of Slovenia, there was a proposal to celebrate ‘World Bee Day’ every year on May 20 in front of the United Nations.
- Day was approved in the 40th session of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, organized in Italy on July 7th, 2017.
Reference:
https://www.worldbeeday.org/en/celebrate-bee-day.html
http://www.euronews.com/2018/05/20/it-s-the-first-world-bee-day
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/18/c_137189655.htm
https://www.worldbeeday.org/files/declaration/17_12_20_PRESS_release_WBD_ENG.pdf