Explanation: On October 31, 2022, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav told through a tweet that another tiger reserve in Uttar Pradesh, Ranipur Tiger Reserve has become the 53rd tiger reserve in India.

• Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav has said that this reserve in Uttar Pradesh is in Ranipur of Chitrakoot district, which covers an area of 529.36 sq.km. Spread over the area. 230.32 sq. km. Core area and 299.05 sq.km.
• This tiger reserve with a buffer zone will strengthen the efforts of tiger conservation. Apart from this, about 300 sq.km. area is being added to it.

Source: FORUMIAS