Explanation

• World Environment Day is on 5 June.
• First observed in the city of Spokane in the USA in 1974.
• Established by the UN General Assembly in 1972.
• It is also called Eco Day.

Additional information:

Theme:

• 2020: Time for Nature in Colombia
• 2021: Ecosystem restoration in Pakistan
• 2022: Only One Earth in Sweden
• 2023: Solutions to Plastic Pollution in the Ivory Coast
• 2024: Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• 2025: Ending plastic pollution in South Korea

Last verified on 04-06-2026

Explanation

The official host he World Environment Day 2026 is Azerbaijan, and its main global celebrations are being held in its capital Baku, Azerbaijan.

Host for 2025 was Republic of Korea

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Explanation

World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14 every year.

First observed in 2004

This day is observed by all member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Theme 2025: Give Blood, Give Hope

Theme 2026: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives

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Explanation

World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14 every year.

First observed in 2004

This day is observed by all member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Theme 2025: Give Blood, Give Hope

Theme 2026: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives

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Explanation

Iran has launched Operation Nasr against Israel.

It was launched on 8 June 2026.

“Nasr” means Victory.

Launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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