Pakke Tiger Reserve
Posted on20 Aug 2020
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Due to concern over the reported disturbance that may affect the biodiversity and wildlife of the tiger reserve Arunachal Pradesh chief minister... Read More
Corbett Tiger Reserve
Posted on19 Aug 2020
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Why in news? Uttarakhand Government has formed a Special Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). More information The Project Tiger was... Read More
Shola Grasslands
Posted on19 Aug 2020
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Why in news? According to an expert committee report, expanding plantations of exotic species, including tea, in the Nilgiris can wipe out... Read More
Loktak lake
Posted on18 Aug 2020
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It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis floating over it. Phumdis are the heterogeneous... Read More
Sambhar lake
Posted on18 Aug 2020
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Why in news? Recently Sambhar lake witnessed deaths of many birds due to avian botulism. About Sambhar lake: Also known as Shakambari... Read More
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted on17 Aug 2020
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Why in news? The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to declare the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary a tiger reserve. The wildlife sanctuary The... Read More
Kaziranga National Park
Posted on17 Aug 2020
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Why in news? The Assam rains of 2019 had led to the submergence of 90% of Kaziranga National Park. About the National... Read More
Vembanad Lake
Posted on16 Aug 2020
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Why in news? Researchers have warned that the shrinking Vembanad Lake would soon turn into a marshy land. More information: According to... Read More
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted on15 Aug 2020
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Why in news? The Forest Department identified 308 hectares of revenue land for inclusion in the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) as recommended... Read More
Namdapha Tiger Reserve
Posted on14 Aug 2020
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Why in news? Authorities in Namdapha Tiger Reserve have discontinued the services of 53 frontline staff and all casual employees. About the... Read More