World Environment Day

world environment day 2016

Question: World Environment Day was celebrated on 5 June 2016 across the world. This year’s World Environment Day celebrations was hosted by-
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Angola
(c) South Sudan
(d) Lithuania
Ans:(b)
Related facts:

  • On 5 June 2016 World Environment Day was celebrated across the world.
  • The Theme of World Environment Day-2016 is “Zero tolerance for the illegal trade in wildlife”.
  • This year’s World Environment Day celebrations was hosted by Angola.
  • The World Environment Day, observed since 1973.

Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/environmentday/index.shtml
http://www.wed2016.com/hostcountry
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/world-environment-day-2016-best-quotes-slogans-picture-messages-check-shocking-images-mother-681357