Chilika Lake Current Affairs, GK & News
Endangered Irrawaddy dolphins count increase in Chilika Lake
The Chilika Development Authority and the State Wildlife Wing recently carried out an annual dolphin census in the Chilika lake. According to the report of the census, the overall Irrawaddy dolphin population in the lake has increased from 146 to 162 in 2021. What are the reasons behind the increase in Irrawaddy Dolphins population? The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Census • Chilika Development Authority • Chilika Lake • dophin • Endangered species • Irrawaddy dolphins • IUCN Red List
Cyclone Burevi: Key Facts
The cyclone Burevi, named by Maldives, hit the Karaikal coast of Tamil Nadu 7 days after cyclone Nivar. This is the third cyclone formed within the last 10 days in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea put together. Why is Cyclone Burevi not as strong as Cyclone Nivar? As the new cyclone Burevi comes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bay of Bengal • Chilika Lake • cyclone amphaan • cyclone burevi • Cyclone Fani • cyclone gati • cyclone nisarga • Indian ocean region
Otters in Chilika Lake
The spotting of the Eurasian Otter in Chilika Lake for the first time is being seen as a sign of success of the strong conservation efforts. Eurasian Otter: It is a semi-aquatic mammal that is classified as a near threatened species by IUCN. It is one of the most widely distributed otter species, found in ..
Topics: Chilika Lake • Fishing Cat • Otter • Wildlife conservation
Dolphins in Gahirmatha
The 2020 dolphin census revealed that dolphins in Odisha’s Gahirmatha are migrating out of the region. Reasons being given are climate change, illegal fishing practice and unfavourable weather. Where is Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary? Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Odisha. It is located in the Bhitarkanika National Park. The 2020 dolphin census revealed that dolphins ..
Topics: Chilika Lake • Climate change • CMS • Dolphins • Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary • Project Dolphin
Report says Dolphins of Odisha’s Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary has halved
The Forest Department of the Odisha State Government conducted a census at Chilika lake to count the number of dolphins at Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha. The Sanctuary is a part of Bhitarkanika National Park of Odisha. The report was released in February 24, 2020. Highlights According to the report, the dolphin count came down ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Bhitarkanika National Park • Chilika Lake • Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary • Irrawaddy dolphins • Odisha • Ramsar Convention