Source: PP Subject: Mapping Context: The Bihar government has approved a revised proposal to notify Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve, which will now be sent to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for final clearance. About Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary: What it is? Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Bihar, known …
Source: DC Subject: Mapping Context: Kanger Valley National Park has come into focus as the Chhattisgarh government, with support from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has initiated biodiversity surveys to seek its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. About Kanger Valley National Park: What it is? Kanger Valley National Park is a biodiversity-rich …
Source: TOI Context: The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on the Jharkhand government’s plea to reduce the proposed Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary area from 310 sq km to 250 sq km, citing the need to protect tribal habitation and community rights. About Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary: What It Is? The Saranda Sanctuary is a …
Source: TH Context: The IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 has placed India’s Western Ghats, under the “significant concern” category due to threats like climate change, unregulated tourism, and invasive species. About the Western Ghats: What it is: The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Hills, are a north–south mountain range forming the crest of …
Source: IE Context: The blackbuck, which was declared locally extinct in Chhattisgarh in 2017, has made a remarkable recovery under a five-year revival plan (2021–2026) in the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. About Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary: What it is? A protected forest area and wildlife sanctuary known for its rich biodiversity, thriving herbivore and carnivore populations, and …
Source: TOI Context: The elusive Silver-backed Chevrotain (mouse deer), thought extinct for over 30 years, has been rediscovered in the forests of southern Vietnam, sparking global conservation optimism. About Mouse Deer: What is the Mouse Deer? The mouse deer, also called chevrotain, is the world’s smallest hoofed mammal, belonging to the family Tragulidae. Though it …
