World Environment Day 2026: Mission LiFE & MCQs

Established at the 1972 Stockholm Conference, World Environment Day has been celebrated annually on 5th June since 1973.

The Stockholm Conference in June 1972 was the UN's first major conference on international environmental issues, resulting in the Stockholm Declaration.

UNEP was established in 1972 with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, making it the first UN agency headquartered in the Global South.

India's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement commits to installing 500 GW of non-fossil electric capacity by 2030.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's commitment to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070 under the ‘Panchamrit' framework.

Mission LiFE mobilizes citizens worldwide to adopt sustainable individual lifestyles to combat climate change, launched jointly with the UN Secretary-General in 2022.

The mission aims to produce at least 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen per annum with an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW.

The SIGHT programme provides financial incentives for the domestic manufacturing of electrolyzers and the production of green hydrogen.

Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan spans over 14,000 acres in the Thar Desert with an operational capacity of over 2.2 GW.

The Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Kutch covers over 726 square kilometers and will generate 30 GW of clean electricity when fully commissioned.

Headquartered at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) in Gurugram, Haryana, the ISA mobilizes solar investments across global member countries.

ISA is the first treaty-based intergovernmental international organization to be headquartered in India.

Designated by the United Nations General Assembly, Earth Day on 22nd April promotes environmental protection and climate awareness worldwide.

World Ozone Day commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.

The Montreal Protocol phased out the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons, enabling the recovery of the stratospheric ozone layer.

The Kigali Amendment commits countries to phase down potent greenhouse gases (HFCs) by more than 80% over the next 30 years.

The Kyoto Protocol introduced binding emission targets based on the principle of ‘Common But Differentiated Responsibilities' (CBDR).

The Paris Agreement legally binds signatories to keep warming well below 2°C, striving for the safer 1.5°C threshold.

India has designated over 80 Ramsar Sites across the country, representing ecologically sensitive wetland ecosystems.

Tamil Nadu leads India with 16 designated Ramsar wetland sites, followed closely by Uttar Pradesh with 10 sites.

With an investment of over ₹75,000 crore, PM Surya Ghar subsidizes up to 78,000 for domestic rooftop solar installations.

PM-KUSUM de-dieselizes the agricultural sector by replacing diesel irrigation pumps with standalone solar water pumping systems.

EACs evaluate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports to grant or deny environmental clearances for major industrial projects.

The NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, making India the third country globally to have a specialized environmental judicial body.

The 2022 Amendment rationalized the schedules from six to four, including a dedicated schedule (Schedule IV) for species listed under CITES.

CPCB is a statutory body under MoEFCC setting national ambient air and water quality standards across India.

The National AQI has six categories: Good (0-50), Satisfactory (51-100), Moderate (101-200), Poor (201-300), Very Poor (301-400), and Severe (401-500).

The National AQI monitors these eight core atmospheric pollutants to calculate real-time air quality in urban centers.

NCAP covers 131 non-attainment cities across India, utilizing city-specific action plans to reduce particulate matter levels.

GBA coordinates biofuel standards, technology transfers, and sustainable feedstock supply chains worldwide.