Why in News? ‘Kalrav’, Bihar’s 1st state–level festival started at the Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuaries in the Jamui district, Bihar. About the festival: About the Festival: The festival is hosted by the department of forest, environment and climate change. Aim: The event is intended to create awareness about the conservation of birds and their habitat, the wetlands. Importance of Birds: Those who can understand a bird’s behavior can understand that… Continue reading Kalrav festival at Nagi- Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar
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Winter migratory water birds make a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland
News: Winter migratory waterbirds using the central Asian flyway have started making a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland. Facts: Harike Wetland: It is one of the largest man-made wetlands of northern India which shares its area with the Tarntaran, Ferozpur and Kapurthala districts of Punjab. It came into existence in 1952 after the construction of… Continue reading Winter migratory water birds make a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland
More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study
News: According to a Study, the wildlife corridor of the Aravallis in Gurgaon and Faridabad harbours a richer variety of mammals than the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary despite not having as much protection. Facts: About the Study: The study was conducted under the Worldwide Fund for Nature’s small grants programme and was supported by the non-profit Centre… Continue reading More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study
Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas
News: Union Environment Minister has released Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Facts: What is Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE)? Management Effectiveness Evaluation(MEE) tool is increasingly being used by governments and international bodies to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the protected area management systems. It is defined as the assessment of… Continue reading Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas
Equip forest officers adequately to fight poachers – SC
News: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern about the absence of security for forest officials in the country against poachers. Facts: Background: A petition was filed in the apex court challenging the prosecution launched against few forest officers in Rajasthan. The petitioner submitted that the FIRs against the forest officials were a ‘counter-action’ for… Continue reading Equip forest officers adequately to fight poachers – SC
Community fishing banned at Deepor Beel
News: Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration has prohibited community fishing at Deepor Beel, a wetland on the south-western edge of Guwahati and Assam’s only Ramsar site. Facts: Read more:-Daily current affairs Deepor Beel: It is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Assam.It is a permanent freshwater lake and drains into the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Community fishing banned at Deepor Beel
International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country
Source: PIB News: Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has virtually hoisted the international blue flags in 8 beaches across the country. Facts: During October 2020; Eight beaches of India spread across five states and two union territories have been awarded the Blue Flag Certification. These eight beaches are: Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat) Ghoghla (Diu) Kasarkod and… Continue reading International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country
Ladakh’s Tso Kar Wetland Complex now a Wetland of International Importance
Source: PIB News: India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site which is a second one in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. Facts: Tso Kar Basin: It is a high-altitude wetland complex consisting of two principal waterbodies Startsapuk Tso( a freshwater lake of about 438 hectares to the south and… Continue reading Ladakh’s Tso Kar Wetland Complex now a Wetland of International Importance
What are Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges?
Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges? Source: Click Here News: Ramnagar Forest Division in Nainital district,Uttarakhand has recently built its first eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals. Facts: Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges: These are areas of wildlife habitat that aim to enhance wildlife connectivity that can be disrupted because of highways or logging.Usually these bridges are overlaid with planting from the… Continue reading What are Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges?
Atlantic Ocean’s largest protected marine reserve?
News: Tristan da Cunha has been declared as the largest Marine Protection Zone of the Atlantic Ocean. Facts: Tristan da Cunha: It is an isolated UK Overseas Territory located 6,000 miles from London in the South Atlantic Ocean. The island is inhabited by less than 300 humans and the water around the islands is considered to be… Continue reading Atlantic Ocean’s largest protected marine reserve?
