World Honey Bee Day is observed on May 20th to raise awareness about the importance of honeybees and other pollinators.
- The day also commemorates Slovenian Anton Janša, born in 20 May, 1734, a pioneer of beekeeping. Slovenia values beekeeping highly, with a strong beekeeping tradition and a national motto reflecting this.
- Honeybees are crucial pollinators, essential for over one-third of the world’s food crops.
- Bees produce honey by collecting nectar from flowers, but their populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.
- Actions to protect bees include planting bee-friendly gardens, supporting local beekeepers, reducing pesticide use, and spreading awareness.
Q: When is World Honey Bee Day observed?
A) April 20th
B) May 20th
C) June 20th
D) July 20th
Ans : B) May 20th
