Consider the following statements about the World Biodiversity Day 1 World Biodiversi...........

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Consider the following statements about the World Biodiversity Day:

1. World Biodiversity Day is recognised every year on 22nd May.

2. It is recognised to commomerate the adoption of Agreed Text on Convention on Biodiversity.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

May 22 every year is recognised as World Biodiversity Day on initiation of UN General Assembly. It is celebrated to recognise the adoption of Agreed Text of the Convention on Biodiversity at UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi. Earlier December 29 was designated as International Biodiversity Day. The theme for World Biodiversity Day 2017 is ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’.