CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -A little while back, the Government of Odisha proposed a second biosphere reserve in Mahendragiri, which is a hill ecosystem featuring incredible biodiversity. Mahendragiri Mountain is also the second-highest mountain peak in the state, at an altitude of 1, 501 metres.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, Odisha has proposed a second biosphere reserve in its southern part at Mahendragiri, a hill ecosystem having a rich biodiversity. Similipal Biosphere Reserve is Odisha’s first such reserve and was notified May 20, 1996.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mahendragiri, is a mountain in Rayagada block of the district of Gajapati, Odisha, India. It is situated amongst the Eastern Ghats at an elevation of 1, 501 metres (4, 925 ft). It is second biodiversity Heritage Site of Odisha. This is considered as one out of Seven Kula Parvat of India.