- Viswanathan Anand has been elected as the new Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India’s Environment Education program. Under this, Anand will support wildlife conservation and work to educate children across India on issues related to the environment.
- What is WWF’s Environment Education Programme?
The WWF’s Environment Education Program was formed in 1976. The main objective to formed this organization is to generate critical thinking, problem-solving, and environmentally-conscious individuals.
- Viswanathan Anand,
Viswanathan Anand is an Indian chess grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, which is born on 11th December 1969 at Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. He became the first chess grandmaster from India in 1988. List of Awards he was received,
- In 1985, Arjuna Award.
- In 1987, Padma Shri.
- In 1991-92, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
- In 2000, Padma Bhushan.
- In 2007, Padma Vibhushan.
- What is the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)?
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization that was founded on 29th April 1961. Its headquarter is in Vaud, Switzerland. It works in the field of wilderness preservation, and the reduction of human impact on the environment.
Published On : 17 Apr 2020
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