17 June: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) is being observed globally on 17 June 2019. According to United Nation (UN), Desertification means degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas and that Desertification does not refer to expansion of existing deserts. Key Highlights Background: WDCDD was proclaimed on 30 January 1995 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Desertification • National Domestic Product • Per Drop More Crops • resolution A/RES/49/115 • soil health card scheme • Unga • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification • United Nations General Assembly • WDCDD • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought