CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Rooted in the decade that gave rise to the global environmental movement. The General Assembly designated 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009.

Detailed explanation-2: -April 22 was first established by the UN as International Mother Earth Day in 2009, joining groups that had previously celebrated Earth Day on the same date.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Day also recognizes a collective responsibility, as called for in the 1992 Rio Declaration, to promote harmony with nature and the Earth, to achieve a just balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of the present and future generations of humanity.

Detailed explanation-4: -History of International Mother Earth Day The United Nations General Assembly declared April 22 as International Mother Earth Day in 2009 through resolution A/RES/63/278. Although, the holiday was first observed in 2010.