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Which of the following environment events is observed by switching off all lights at homes, business establishments, landmarks and so on for an hour?

Which of the following environment events is observed by switching off all lights at homes, business establishments, landmarks and so on for an hour? Correct Answer <span style="">Earth Hour</span>

The correct answer is Earth Hour.

Key Points

  • Earth Hour is switching off the moment observed worldwide on the last Saturday of March every year.
  • This environment event is observed by switching off all lights at homes, business establishments, landmarks and so on for an hour.
  • It was first observed in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney.
  • People switch off the lights of their premises for an hour at 8:30 pm (according to their local time) on the last Saturday of March.
  • It is a symbolic action that connects with people and draws their attention to the climate crisis.

Additional Information

  • World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.
    • World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th of June of every year.
  • Earth Day Network (EDN), the organization that leads Earth Day worldwide, has chosen the theme of Earth Day-2018, "End Plastic Pollution".
    • Earth Day is an annual event held on 22 April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. 
    • Earth Day is observed on April 22 since 1970. 

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