CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Marking the anniversary of the report’s launch the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/267 in 2016, which declared that 29 June of each year is to be observed as the International Day of the Tropics.

Detailed explanation-2: -International Day of the Tropics 2022: Urban Sustainability in Tropical Cities | Frontiers Research Topic.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tropics between the latitude lines of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The tropics include the Equator and parts of North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The tropics account for 36 percent of Earth’s landmass and are home to about a third of the world’s people.

Detailed explanation-4: -More than 125 of the world’s countries and territories are geographically located at least partially in the tropics (a full list appears below). This includes several countries that may not be traditionally considered tropical countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -The tropics are the most diverse region on Earth, hosting about 80% of the planet’s terrestrial species and over 95% of its corals and mangroves. Diverse and healthy natural ecosystems provide benefits vital for life on Earth and human well being and prosperity.