International Mountain Day 2019

The International Mountain Day is celebrated on 11 December every year globally to raise awareness about the importance of mountains in our lives and to our planet. 15% of the world’s population lives in the mountains. Therefore, conservation of mountains is a crucial factor and is a goal 15 of sustainable development. As we know that due to climate change, overexploitation, mountains are under threat.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019

The theme of International Mountain Day 2019 is “Mountains matter for Youth”. The theme focuses on young youth so that they can come forward as active agents of change and as the future leads of tomorrow. It is necessary to educate children and people that mountains provide fresh water, clean energy, food, and recreation.