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29% rise in Asiatic lion numbers, says Gujarat
News: According to the Gujarat forest department, the Asiatic Lion population in Gir national park has increased by 29% in the past five years — from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020. Facts: Characteristics: Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions.The most striking morphological character is a longitudinal fold of skin running along… Continue reading 29% rise in Asiatic lion numbers, says Gujarat
Explained: What is Challenger Deep, the deepest spot in the ocean?
News: Kathy Sullivan, known as the first American woman to walk in space has also become the first woman to reach a Challenger Deep. Facts: Challenger Deep: It is the deepest known point in the Earth’s oceans with a depth of around 10,984m.It is located in the Western Pacific Ocean at the southern end of… Continue reading Explained: What is Challenger Deep, the deepest spot in the ocean?
Vamsadhara Water Dispute
News: Andhra Pradesh is planning to build the Neradi bridge across the Vamsadhara river which will be possible only after Odisha’s consent. Facts: Vamsadhara river Dispute: It is between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Vamsadhara river or Bansadhara river: It is an east flowing river which originates in Odisha and joins the Bay of Bengal in… Continue reading Vamsadhara Water Dispute
The Ithai barrage of Manipur: To decommission or not
News: Manipur has urged the Central Government to consider the decommissioning of the Ithai barrage. Facts: Ithai barrage:It was constructed in 1983 at the confluence of Imphal River and Tuitha River, south of Loktak Lake as part of Loktak Hydroelectric project. Purpose: To act as an artificial reservoir to maintain sufficient water volume in loktak… Continue reading The Ithai barrage of Manipur: To decommission or not
India continues to lose forest land to non-forestry projects
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released the Annual Report 2019-20. Facts: Key Observations: Diversion of forest land:The diversion of forest land for other purposes continued throughout India as total 11,467 hectares of forest lands were diverted in 22 states. More than a third of the diversion was in Odisha followed… Continue reading India continues to lose forest land to non-forestry projects
