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Question
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Which day is remembered on June 17 across the world?
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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World Heart Day
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World Earth Day
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World Environment Day
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Since 1995, this day is observed to spread awareness about international cooperation to combat desertification and the effects of drought. The United Nations General Assembly in 1994 declared 17 June as the “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought".
Detailed explanation-2: -On this day in 1631, Mumtaz Mahal who was the Empress consort of the Mughal Empire died. The Taj Mahal in Agra is cited as one of the Wonders of the World, was commissioned by her husband to act as her tomb.
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