Manas National Park
Rhino reintroduction in Assam
According to the 14th Assam rhino estimation, Rhinos in Manas National Park have higher life expectancy, however they need translocation support. About the 14th Assam rhino estimation Rhino census was carried out in all three ranges of Manas National Park ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Manas National Park- Rise in Tiger Population
The Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam have witnessed a sharp rise in the population of rhinos and tigers. Overview: The authorities of the national park expect the tiger population will rise to more than 60 from 48 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Expansion of Orang National Park
The Assam Government has recently decided to increase the size of Orang National Park. The park is to be expanded thrice. About the Expansion plan The State is to add 200.32 square kilometre to the Orang National Park. The area ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Raimona – Sixth national park of Assam
According to Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Raimona reserve forest in Kokrajhar district has been upgraded to sixth national park of Assam. This forest comes under Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) across the border with Bhutan. Background Assam has ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Himalayan Serow Spotted in Assam
A Himalayan mammal is the newest creatures that has been spotted in the state of Assam. About Himalayan Serow The Himalayan serow looks like somewhere between a goat and an antelope. It was spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve which ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
India, Bhutan, Nepal: Trans Border Conservation Park
A Memorandum of Understanding has been drafted by India, Nepal and Bhutan to create a trans-boundary wildlife conservation park. The park will include bio-diversity rich landscapes Significance Unlike other parks that are species oriented, this peace park will be landscape ..