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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Environment Day (WED) was observed on which date
A
June 2
B
June 8
C
June 19
D
June 5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -First held on 5 June 1973, World Environment Day has grown into a global platform for raising environmental awareness and spurring environmental action.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1972, the UN General Assembly designated 5 June as World Environment Day (WED).

Detailed explanation-3: -First held on 5 June 1973, World Environment Day has grown into a global platform for raising environmental awareness and spurring environmental action.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the United Nations at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment ( 5–16 June 1972), that had resulted from discussions on the integration of human interactions and the environment.

Detailed explanation-5: -World environment day is celebrated on June 5 every year and this day is commemorated to raise awareness about environmental issues, the increasingly deteriorating conditions, climate change etc.

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