Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve
Context Arunachal Pradesh at the Republic Day parade here showcased its Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve, a 17 square kilometre biodiversity hotspot. Key Details The reserve was created in 2017…
Context Arunachal Pradesh at the Republic Day parade here showcased its Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve, a 17 square kilometre biodiversity hotspot. Key Details The reserve was created in 2017…
Context Chambal was once known for its infamous bandits, but today, the region has made a name for itself in the world of wildlife conservation. About National Chambal Sanctuary Also…
Context The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently granted approval for the establishment of the 54th tiger reserve in Rajasthan’s Karauli and Dholpur districts. This decision marks a significant stride…
Context Anthropogenic threats like illegal fishing and sand mining pose a threat to the mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus plaustris) of the Rapti river flowing along the Chitwan National Park (CNP) in…
Context Birders, wildlife enthusiasts and forest officials have sighted 145 different bird species during the first Sundarban Bird Festival. The first-ever festival was organised by the Sundarban Tiger Reserve (STR).…
Context The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department is initiating a series of measures to develop Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. About Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary Sounds of noisy crickets of the forest fade off…
Context Yaya Tso, known as birds' paradise for its beautiful lake located at an altitude of 4,820 metres, has been proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS). About Yaya…
Context The Bihar government has decided to claim the Ramsar site status for five major wetlands in the state. Key Details The five wetlands, whose proposals have been finalised for…
Context The famous Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan’s Churu district has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size of its…
Context The Tamil Nadu Government recently, issued a notification declaring Arittapatti and Meenakshipuram villages in Madurai district the first biodiversity heritage site in the State. About Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage site…
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