Wildlife sanctuaries
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
Recently, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court instructed the Goa government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and other regions mentioned in the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) communications and plans prepared by the Goa forest department as ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
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Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
In the lush landscapes of the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India, an extraordinary initiative by the Indian army is taking place. The purpose of this unique ecosystem is to foster a peaceful co-existence with the wild elephants that call ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
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Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in the mesmerizing state of Assam, the Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is a testament to the region’s commitment to conservation and protecting its rich biodiversity. The Assam government is currently taking measures to open the traditional path for wild ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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Idu Mishmis and Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
Arunachal Pradesh is a state in the northeastern region of India that is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural diversity. The state is home to various indigenous tribes, one of which is the Idu Mishmi tribe. The tribe has ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
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Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
The Tamil Nadu Government has announced the notification of Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, making it the 18th wildlife sanctuary in the state. Spread across 80,567 hectares in the forest areas of Anthiyur and Gobichettipalayam taluks in Erode district, the sanctuary ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
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Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Exempted from SC’s ESZ Mandate
On December 1, the Supreme Court exempted Maharashtra’s Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) from its June order mandating the creation of a 1 km eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) around all protected areas in India. About Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary or ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
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Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary
The Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary was notified recently by the state government of Tamil Nadu. The state government had earlier notified Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary and Dugong Conservation Reserve. About the Cauvery South Wildlife ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
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Leopards in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Leopards have been sighted in Delhi’s Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time since 1940. Key facts • Eight leopards have been sighted in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. • This is a sign of a booming ecosystem. • ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
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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
Maharashtra Government approves Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary
The Maharashtra Government has approved Ghodazari in Chandrapur district as new wildlife sanctuary in the state. The decision was taken at 13th meeting of Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife (SBWL), chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The formation of this ..