CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -If a tree dies, plant another in its place!! According to Environment Minister Gopal Rai, the Delhi government will launch a 15-day plantation drive on July 11 to significantly increase the city’s green space.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kumar said during the event that the UT department of forests and wildlife has planned a series of activities and programme looking to involve all stakeholders in the ongoing drive as part of the Van Mahotsav-2018 celebrations in Chandigarh.

Detailed explanation-3: -In its original aim, every citizen of India is expected to plant a sapling during the Van Mahotsav Week. Also, awareness campaigns about benefits and protection of trees and the harm caused by cutting down of trees are held. It is the festival of life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Van Mahotsav is celebrated in schools, offices, universities, etc. Poster making competitions are held in schools and colleges. People celebrate it by planting trees or saplings. Awareness camps are set up.

Detailed explanation-5: -This great initiative was taken by Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (K. M. Munshi) by planting trees at Rajghat, Delhi.