Q. Which of the following statements regarding Earth Overshoot Day is/are correct?

1. It is observed every year on July 29.
2. It is calculated by the Global Footprint Network.

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Answer: Only 2
Notes: Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity's resource consumption exceeds Earth's capacity for the year. Its date varies annually based on global consumption trends; in 2023, it fell on 2nd August and previously on 28th and 29th July. It is calculated by the Global Footprint Network, an international research organization focused on sustainability.