{"id":15887,"date":"2025-04-22T11:40:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T11:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15887"},"modified":"2025-04-23T09:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:00:52","slug":"earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Earth Day&#8217;s Core Purpose:<\/strong> Celebrated annually on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage action for environmental protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>2025 Theme:<\/strong> &#8220;Our power, our planet,&#8221; emphasizing action through education, advocacy, and community support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Context:<\/strong> Initiated in 1970 in response to growing concerns about pollution, deforestation, and industrial waste, spearheaded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and activist Denis Hayes. 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