World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5 December.

World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5 December.

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Category : Important Days Published on: December 06 2023

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  • World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5 December.
  • An international day to celebrate soils was recommended by the International Soil Science Union in 2002.
  • In December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly had announced to celebrate this day.
  • This day was celebrated for the first time in the year 2014.
  • Soil is made up of minerals, organic matter and air in various proportions.
  • It is important for life because it provides the medium for the growth of a plant, and habitat for many insects and other organisms.
  • The theme of this day for the year 2023 has been kept as 'Soil and Water: A Source of Life'.
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