Some important environmental days and their names are given below. Match them and make the correct pair:

Environmental Day		Date
1.	National Science Day	A.	3 March
2.	World Wildlife Day	B.	16 September
3.	World Animal Welfare Day	C.	28 February
4.	World Ozone Day	D.	4 October

 

 

 

 

 

 

The correct answer is Option 1: 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B.

Key Points

• National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist C.V. Raman in 1928.
• World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013, to raise awareness about the world's wild fauna and flora.
• World Animal Welfare Day is celebrated on 4 October, focusing on improving animal welfare standards globally.
• World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September to mark the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, which aimed to protect the ozone layer.

Additional Information

• National Science Day:
  • The day is celebrated in schools, colleges, and universities with science exhibitions, seminars, and debates.
  • The theme for National Science Day changes every year to reflect key scientific advancements and societal needs.
• World Wildlife Day:
  • The theme for World Wildlife Day is decided annually by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
  • The day emphasizes the urgent need to combat wildlife crime and protect endangered species.
• World Ozone Day:
  • The Montreal Protocol is considered one of the most successful environmental treaties for phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
  • It highlights the importance of global cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.
• World Animal Welfare Day:
  • It was first organized in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmermann, a German writer and animal protection activist.
  • The day promotes the humane treatment and care of animals across the globe.