Question: When is the International Day of Forests observed?
(a) 20 March
(b) 15 March
(c) 10 March
(d) 21 March
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- International Day of Forests is observed every year on March 21.
- The day aims to aware people about the role of forest in sustainable development and combating climate change.
- The theme of 2021 International Day of Forests is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being.”
- The day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly in year 2012 to raise awareness about all types of forests.
- According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019, total forest cover of the country is 21.67% of the geographical area.
- Total forest and tree cover of the India is 24.56% of the geographical area.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/forests-and-trees-day
https://fsi.nic.in/isfr19/vol1/executive-summary.pdf