Day: April 1, 2021

Early Blooming of Cherry Blossom: Cause of Concern.

April 1, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

30 March 2021. Introduction: Japan’s famous cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan, have peaked at their earliest date in 1,200 year,and scientists say climate change is the likely cause. Some Facts: Sakura – Peak bloom of Cherry was reached on March 26 in the ancient capital of Kyoto, the earliest since 1409. Cherry blossom is the […]

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Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal Peoples.

April 1, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

April 1 2021. Introduction: A new report titled Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal Peoples has been released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC). Highlights: On the basis of over 300 studies published in […]

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Mahendragiri :Odisha’s Second Biosphere Reserve.

April 1, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

 1April 2021. Introduction: The Odisha state government has proposed a second biosphere reserve in the southern part of the state at Mahendragiri. It is a mountain in the Gajapati district of the state. It is at an altitude of 1,501 metres. Mahendragiri is also the second-highest peak in the state. Highlights: The area of the […]

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