CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World day to combat desertification and drought to educate the general public on the international efforts to fight against desertification is observed on which day?
A
17 June
B
13 June
C
15 June
D
16 June
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The United Nations General Assembly declared 17 June to be “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought” by its resolution A/RES/49/115 adopted in December 1994.

Detailed explanation-2: -The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every year, this day is observed under a special theme. This year’s theme is ‘Rising up from drought together.

Detailed explanation-4: -Planting more trees - the roots of trees hold the soil together and help to reduce soil erosion from wind and rain. Improving the quality of the soil - this can be managed by encouraging people to reduce the number of grazing animals they have and grow crops instead.

There is 1 question to complete.