CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Afforestation project ‘Vanikaran’ was started by which state Forest Department?
A
Odisha
B
Bihar
C
Kerala
D
Rajasthan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Forest department in association with Noolpuzha grama panchayat has launched the ‘Vanikaran’ (afforestation) project to root out invasive plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kerala forest department launches ‘Vanikaran’ project to restore natural vegetation. It is an afforestation project to root out invasive plants, especially Senna spectabilis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ministry is implementing three major schemes for development of forest areas i.e. National Afforestation Programme (NAP) scheme, National Mission for a Green India (GIM) and Forest Fire Prevention & Management Scheme (FFPM).

Detailed explanation-4: -The OECF assisted Aravalli Afforestation Project started in the year 1992 and the financial outlay was of Rs. 176.69 crores (8095 million Yen). The Project period was five years i.e. 1992-97. The project period was extended up to March 2000.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Indian Forest Service, one of the three All India Services, was constituted in the year 1966 under the All India Services Act, 1951 by the Government of India.

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