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Malayan Giant Squirrel: First Survey in India
Malayan giant squirrel or the black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) is one of the largest tree squirrels in the world. As per a recent study conducted by Zoological Survey of India, this species of squirrel may become extinct, if proper conservatory measures are not taken. This is the first of its kind study conducted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: animal conservation • Conservation • deforestation • Extinction • grizzled giant squirrel • IUCN • jhum cultivation • Malayan Giant Squirrel • North East • Wildlife Protection Act
Two New Ramsar sites designated in India: Key Facts
The Kabartal Wetland in Bihar and Asan Conservation Reserve in Uttrakhand have been designated as Ramsar sites, building them ‘Wetlands of International Importance’. What are the Key Features of Kabartal Wetland? Kabartal Wetland also called as Kanwar Jheel. It protects the 2,620 hectares of the Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It acts ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Asan Conservation Reserve • Conservation • conservation of wildlife • Kabartal Wetland • Ramsar • Ramsar Convention • Ramsar Wetland site
Vulture conservation centres to be established in 5 states of India
The National Board for Wildlife recently approved an action plan for vulture conservation, 2020-20-25. Under the new National Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, five new conservation centres are to be established in five different state. Key highlights The new vulture conservation centres are to be established in the states of Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Bird conservation • Conservation • Critically endangered • Diclofenac • IUCN • IUCN Red List • Vulture
October 23: International Snow Leopard Day
Every year, the International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on October 23. It is also called the World Snow Leopard Day. Snow Leopard is called Man’s Best Friend. The first International Snow Leopard Day was celebrated in 2014. Highlights The International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated to create awareness about conservation and preservation of Snow ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: CITES • Conservation • Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Programme • international snow leopard day • IUCN • IUCN Red List • Snow leopard • Snow Leopard Conservation • Wildlife Protection Act
What is National Action Plan for Conservation of Migratory Birds?
On the eve of world migratory bird day, 10th October 2020, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that India has launched the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Migratory Birds. He apprised to the country that the ministry has launched the conservation plan along the central Asian flyway. Highlights There are 9 flyways in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Bird conservation • Conservation • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals • migratory birds • national action plan for conservation of migratory birds