Landforms of India Current Affairs, GK & News
Odisha Wetland Authority approves implementation of an integrated management plan for Chilika
The Odisha Wetland Authority has recently approved implementation of an integrated management plan for Chilika (India’s largest brackish water lagoon), and Ansupa (State’s largest freshwater lake). The plan for Chilika & Ansupa will cost Rs 180 crore. The 5-year management of lakes is intended at strengthening livelihood of thousands of fishermen relying on the two ..
Topics: Anshupa Lake • Brackish water • Chilika Lake • Geography of Asia • Irrawaddy dolphin • Landforms of India • Odisha • Water • Wetlands of India
“Hotspots of human impact on threatened terrestrial vertebrates”
Recently, a study titled “Hotspots of human impact on threatened terrestrial vertebrates” published in the journal PLOS Biology has reported that human impacts on species occur across 84% of the earth’s surface. A team of scientists led by James Allan (University of Queensland) found this when they mapped the distribution of 8 human activities — ..
Topics: Biodiversity hotspot • Ecology • Geography of Coimbatore • Geography of India • Landforms of India • States and union territories of India • Western Ghats
Odisha government launches a plantation drive ‘Green Mahanadi Mission’
The Odisha government has launched a plantation drive ‘Green Mahanadi Mission’ to stop soil erosion and recharge groundwater reserve of Mahanadi river. Under the mission, more than 5 crore saplings will be planted over an area of 41,000 hectares. The plantation will be done on either side of major rivers of Odisha as well along ..
Topics: Geography of India • Landforms of India • Mahanadi • Rivers
Western Ghats bags 4th best tourist spot in Lonely Planet’s top five “2018 Best in Asia” list
The Western Ghats (India) bagged the 4th best tourist spot in Lonely Planet’s top five “2018 Best in Asia” list, a collection of 10 of the best destinations to visit in the continent for the year. The Western Ghats is older than the Himalayas and well known for its rich and unique flora and fauna. ..
Topics: Biodiversity hotspot • Geography of Coimbatore • Geography of India • Landforms of India • States and union territories of India • Western Ghats