Royal Bengal Tigers in Sundarbans increase to 96

On May 7, 2020, the Bengal Forest Ministry announced that the number of Royal Bengal Tigers in the Sundarbans has increased to 96 according to the census conducted for the year 2019-20. Highlights In 2017-18, the total count of Royal Bengal Tigers in Sundarbans was 87. It increased to 88 in the 2018-19 census. With ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Brahmaputra • Ganga • Sundarban • Sundarbans • Sundarbans Reserve Forest • Tiger Census • UNESCO World Heritage Site • World Heritage site

Sunderban Reserve Forest to get Ramsar site status

West Bengal government has given its approval to State Forest Department to apply for coveted Ramsar Site recognition under Ramsar Convention to Sunderban Reserve Forest. Now, State Forest Department through Central Government will apply to Ramsar Convention Secretariat. Key Facts Once it is conferred Ramsar site status, Sundarbans Reserve Forest will be largest protected wetland ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Topics: Environment • National • Ramsar site • States • Sundarbans Reserve Forest • Sunderbans • West Bengal