CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Milk Day is celebrated with different themes each year. In 2022, this day will follow the theme of achieving “Dairy Net Zero”. This means that the day aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the dairy industry over the next 30 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of World Milk Day 2022: The aim is to achieve ‘Dairy Net Zero’ by reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years and improving waste management in order to make the dairy sector sustainable.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Milk Day was introduced in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to recognize the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector.

Detailed explanation-4: -June 1 was chosen as the date because many countries were already celebrating a milk day during that time of year. The Day provides an opportunity to focus attention on milk and raise awareness of dairy’s part in healthy diets, responsible food production, and supporting livelihoods and communities.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN initiated World Milk Day in 2001. As a number of countries were already celebrating a national milk day on or around June 1st, this was chosen as the date.