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  • International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22 every year across the globe
  • The day is observed to spread awareness on biodiversity issues
  • International Day for Biological Day's 2021 theme is ‘We’re part of the solution’

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Published: May 22, 2021 02:25:28

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