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Assam to expand Kaziranga National Park
The Assam government has approved to expand the Kaziranga National Park by 3053 hectares. Key Facts This would make the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve to grow to 1085.53 sq km. Currently, the core area of the park is ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Uttarakhand opens Biodiversity Park
The State of Uttarakhand has recently opened a biodiversity park in Haldwani as the rich botanical heritage of the state is facing threats from climate change and degrading habitat loss, degrading landscapes and development activities. Highlights The Park was established ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Assam Baghjan Oil Well Fire
On June 9, 2020, a massive fire engulfed the Baghjan oil well of Assam. The well of the Oil India Limited had blown out on May 27, 2020 and has been leaking gas for the past 14 days. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Exploration underneath Assam National Park receives Environmental Clearance
On May 20, 2020, the major exploration by the Oil India Limited beneath the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park of Assam received environmental clearance. There were concerns that the project would affect the flora and fauna in the region. The park is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Task Force to be set up to prevent Human and Animal transmission of COVID-19
The Indian Government is taking precautionary steps after it was learnt that COVID-19 infects animals as well. Recently a Malayan tiger in the zoo of New York was reported to have infected with COVID-19. Highlights India is taking precautionary step ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park Census: Increase in Salt Water Crocodiles
According to the recent census at the Bhitarkanika National Park, the population of salt water (or estuarine) crocodiles have increased to 1,757 as compared to 1,742 in 2018. Highlights The peak winter is the ideal time to carry out the ..