Question: World Day to Combat Desertification is celebrated on-
(a) 17 June
(b) 15 June
(c) 14 June
(d) 5 June
Ans:(a)
Related facts:
- On 17 June 2016 the World Day to Combat Desertification-2016 was observed across the world .
- The 2016 Theme of the Day is “Inclusive cooperation for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality”.
- The Slogan for this year is “ Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People”.
- The global observance event on 17 June 2016 will be held in Beijing, China, hosted by the State Forestry Administration of China (SFA).
- In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to promote public awareness on the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa.
Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/desertificationday/
http://www.unccd.int/en/programmes/Event-and-campaigns/WDCD/Pages/default.aspx