World Hydrography Day

World Hydrography Day (WHD)

Question: World Hydrography Day is celebrated on-
(a) 21 June
(b) 22 June
(c) 23 June
(d) 25 June
Ans.(a)
Related facts:

  • On 21 June 2016 the World Hydrography Day-2016 was celebrated across the world.
  • The theme for this year is “Hydrography – the key to well-managed seas and waterways”.
  • The day is celebrated to increase public awareness of the vital role that hydrography plays in everyone’s life.
  • The day has been celebrated every year since 2005.

Reference:
https://www.iho.int/mtg_docs/WHD/2016/2016BackgroundENG.pdf
https://www.iho.int/srv1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=380&Itemid=296&lang=en
http://www.oceanwise.eu/world-hydrography-day-21-june-2016/