CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
National Earth Day – Observed on Apr 22
- Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
- The theme this year is “Restore Our Earth” and its focus is on natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. And therefore, the theme also rejects the belief that only mitigation and adaptation are the ways to address climate change.
- First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
- International Mother Earth Day (Earth Day)is celebrated every year on 22 April to recognize that the Earth and its ecosystems are our home and that it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth.
- The day was established in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly.
- Every year around the world, Earth Day organizers promote green campaigns to save the Earth.
- Celebrate National Earth Day by getting engaged in Earth Day activities in your area.
