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 to prevent Animal and Human transmission of the virus in the country. The Central Government ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Animal welfare • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare • national park • Task Force • Wildlife sanctuaries

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 wildlife sanctuary will help provide employment opportunities to the youths from 59 villages on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

Topics: Environment • Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary • Maharashtra • States • Wildlife sanctuaries