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3. World Environment Day

Every year, World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th of June by the people in almost
100 countries. It was declared and established by the United Nations General Assembly
in 1972, however it has been celebrated since 1973 every year. Its annual celebration is
based on the particular theme declared by the United Nations to be acted upon
positively. The celebration of this campaign is hosted every year by different cities during

which an international exhibition takes place for whole week. United Nations makes the
people aware about environment through this campaign. It is an effective annual
campaign to get public action and political attention positively. Varieties of activities are
organised during its celebration to make it more effective and fulfill the objectives of the
particular theme of the year. Activities are like essay writing, paragraph writing, speech,
drama play, street rallies, quiz competition, art and paintings, parades, debates, and

many more activities. Other kinds of exhibitions are organised to promote environmental
awareness among people. It attracts a huge gathering of academics, environmentalists,
professors, scientists, politicians, etc. including common public where new ideas are
created concerning the environment. It is not a public holiday, thus, all the schools and
offices remain open and no one gets off. It is an initiative to work together for taking
some positive actions to maintain the beauty of the planet. We should keep in mind all

the objectives of this campaign all round the year and convert them into actions
accordingly in the form of beautifying the surrounding areas through plantation and
cleanliness, saving water, less use of electricity, using organic and local foods, save
wildlife, and so many. We have only one planet to live on, it is our home and only we are
responsible to maintain its natural beauty forever.

Write a short essay on the following topics.

1. Indian Culture

2. The Best Gift You have Received
3. The Most Beautiful Place I have Ever Seen

4. My Childhood

5. Save Trees, Save Earth

6. Value of Time

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