Millions of people around the world observed the annual Earth Hour on Saturday (25 March, 2023) to raise awareness about climate change.

• The ‘Earth Hour’ event encourages individuals to turn off all lights and electrical appliances at their homes and offices for an hour to promote awareness about energy conservation.
• The first-ever Earth Hour was observed in Sydney, Australia on March 31st, 2007.
• The day aims to increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature, tackling the climate crisis, and working together to shape a brighter future for us all.
• In India, as a part of the campaign, various important government buildings and historical monuments dimmed their lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.