Q. Recently, which Tiger Reserve has got the title of India's first 'Dark Sky Park'?
Answer:
Pench Tiger Reserve
Notes: The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is India's first International Dark Sky Park. The International Dark-Sky Association certification focuses on lighting policy, retrofits, outreach, and night sky monitoring. The reserve's certification recognizes its commitment to protecting the night sky, reducing light pollution, and creating an ideal environment for astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has emphasized the importance of preserving natural darkness for nature conservation, ecological integrity in protected areas, and the well-being of communities in cities.