Context:
Earth Hour was observed on March 23 from 8.30pm to 9.30pm (IST).
Earth Hour:
- Earth Hour – It is a symbolic event to raise awareness about climate change and promote energy conservation.
- Observed annually on – Last Saturday of March
- Organized by – World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
World Wide Fund (WWF):
- WWF – World’s leading conservation organization that works in more than 100 countries.
- Established in – 1961
- Headquarters – Gland, Switzerland.
- Mission – To conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
- Important Report – Living Planet Report
- WWF India – Established in 1969, as a Charitable Trust
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by:
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2018 Prelims]
(a) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(b) The UNEP Secretariat
(c) The UNFCCC Secretariat
(d) The World Meteorological Organisation
Answer: (c)
