World day to combat desertification and drought is observed on -

A. 17 June

B. 20 June

C. 17 April

D. 20 July

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance celebrated each year on 17 June. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought. Each year's global celebration has a unique, novel emphasis that had not been developed previously.