CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -1972. The UN General Assembly designates 5 June as World Environment Day, marking the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Another resolution, adopted by the General Assembly the same day, leads to the creation of UNEP.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Environment Day 2022 is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is World Environment Day? Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Each year, World Environment Day is hosted by a different country where the official celebrations take place. The host country for 2022 is Sweden.