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Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
- News -to be upgraded into a National Park - recently declared by Assam Govt
- Location - Assam
- declared as an Elephant Reserve in 1992 under Project Elephant
- declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 2004
Important Fauna - Hoolock gibbon, Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, Chinese pangolin, Himalayan black bear, Red giant flying squirrel
Context - Recently seen in news due to protests against the Mining licence grant given by
National Board for Wild Life’s (NBWL)
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Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
- News -to be upgraded into a National Park - recently declared by Assam Govt
- Location - Assam
- declared as an Elephant Reserve in 1992 under Project Elephant
- declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 2004
Important Fauna - Hoolock gibbon, Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, Chinese pangolin, Himalayan black bear, Red giant flying squirrel
Context - Recently seen in news due to protests against the Mining licence grant given by
National Board for Wild Life’s (NBWL)
@Digicate
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National Board for Wildlife
- constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- An apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
- It is an advisory body on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife
Composition
- chairman - Prime Minister
- vice-chairman - Minister of Environment
- Total Members - 47
Functions
- To promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- Its approval is mandatory for alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
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National Board for Wildlife
- constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- An apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
- It is an advisory body on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife
Composition
- chairman - Prime Minister
- vice-chairman - Minister of Environment
- Total Members - 47
Functions
- To promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- Its approval is mandatory for alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
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KURMA App
- citizen science initiative launched for turtle conservation.
- provides a database to identify a species and also the location of the nearest rescue centre for turtles across the country
- Developed by the Indian Turtle Conservation Action Network (ITCAN) in collaboration with the Turtle Survival Alliance-India and Wildlife Conservation Society-India
KURMA App
- citizen science initiative launched for turtle conservation.
- provides a database to identify a species and also the location of the nearest rescue centre for turtles across the country
- Developed by the Indian Turtle Conservation Action Network (ITCAN) in collaboration with the Turtle Survival Alliance-India and Wildlife Conservation Society-India
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Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)
- formed in 2001
- Based in USA.
- It is a global partnership Initiative of IUCN for Conservation of turtles and tortoises
- It was formed in response to the Asian Turtle Crisis (over-exploitation of Asian turtle populations to supply Chinese markets)
Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)
- formed in 2001
- Based in USA.
- It is a global partnership Initiative of IUCN for Conservation of turtles and tortoises
- It was formed in response to the Asian Turtle Crisis (over-exploitation of Asian turtle populations to supply Chinese markets)
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Kaziranga National Park
Located in Assam
1974, declared as National Park under WPA-1972.
1985, received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2006, GoI declared as Tiger Reserve.
Key Species - great one-horned rhinoceroses, Wild water buffalo, and swamp deer
NEWS - Recent Assam flood has killed 108 animals, including One Horned Rhinos
Kaziranga National Park
Located in Assam
1974, declared as National Park under WPA-1972.
1985, received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2006, GoI declared as Tiger Reserve.
Key Species - great one-horned rhinoceroses, Wild water buffalo, and swamp deer
NEWS - Recent Assam flood has killed 108 animals, including One Horned Rhinos
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Indian rhinoceros
- Called as 'great one-horned rhinoceros'
- listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat - the alluvial Terai-Duar savanna, grasslands and riverine forest.
Once ranged the entire stretch of the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Threats
Habitat Destruction, Poaching, frequent floods, hunting.
Conservation
- listed in CITES Appendix I since 1975.
- Protected under WPA -1972.
Indian rhinoceros
- Called as 'great one-horned rhinoceros'
- listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat - the alluvial Terai-Duar savanna, grasslands and riverine forest.
Once ranged the entire stretch of the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Threats
Habitat Destruction, Poaching, frequent floods, hunting.
Conservation
- listed in CITES Appendix I since 1975.
- Protected under WPA -1972.
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Indian Bioresource Information Network (IBIN)
- Project of Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
- single portal data provider on India's bio resource - plant, animal, marine, spatial distribution and microbial resources.
- It will provide platform to the diverse data providers in a mutually sharable environment with full ownership protocols
Indian Bioresource Information Network (IBIN)
- Project of Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
- single portal data provider on India's bio resource - plant, animal, marine, spatial distribution and microbial resources.
- It will provide platform to the diverse data providers in a mutually sharable environment with full ownership protocols
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Papum Reserve Forest
- in Arunachal Pradesh.
- surrounded by Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary to the west.
- It is a part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity hotspot in India.
- It forms part of the Eastern Himalayas Endemic Bird Area.
4- Biodiversity Hostpots in India
- Himalaya
- Indo-Burma
- Sundalands (Nicobar islands)
- Western Ghats.
Papum Reserve Forest
- in Arunachal Pradesh.
- surrounded by Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary to the west.
- It is a part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity hotspot in India.
- It forms part of the Eastern Himalayas Endemic Bird Area.
4- Biodiversity Hostpots in India
- Himalaya
- Indo-Burma
- Sundalands (Nicobar islands)
- Western Ghats.
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Project Dolphin
- Launched on 15th Aug
- to conserve and protect the Dolphins in the rivers and oceans in the country.
- The project will conserve dolphins in aquatic habitat using modern technology especially in anti-poaching activities.
Project Dolphin
- Launched on 15th Aug
- to conserve and protect the Dolphins in the rivers and oceans in the country.
- The project will conserve dolphins in aquatic habitat using modern technology especially in anti-poaching activities.
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Barn Owls (Tyto alba)
-It is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
-They are widespread in the Indian Subcontinent.
IUCN status- Least Concern.
News
The Lakshadweep Administration began the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents by Using Barn Owls
Barn Owls (Tyto alba)
-It is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
-They are widespread in the Indian Subcontinent.
IUCN status- Least Concern.
News
The Lakshadweep Administration began the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents by Using Barn Owls
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Black Carbon
- result of the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels and biomass
- contributor to warming, because it is very effective at absorbing light and heating its surroundings
- When deposited on ice and snow, Black Carbon and co-emitted particles reduce surface albedo
- warming impact on climate that is 460-1,500 times stronger than CO2
Black Carbon
- result of the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels and biomass
- contributor to warming, because it is very effective at absorbing light and heating its surroundings
- When deposited on ice and snow, Black Carbon and co-emitted particles reduce surface albedo
- warming impact on climate that is 460-1,500 times stronger than CO2
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Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- It puts a restrictions on the use of forest-land for non-forest purposes.
- It targeted to limit deforestation, conserve biodiversity and save wildlife.
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- It puts a restrictions on the use of forest-land for non-forest purposes.
- It targeted to limit deforestation, conserve biodiversity and save wildlife.
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Himalayan trillium
- Scientific Name: Trillium govanianum
- Himalayan herb is often called Nagchatri in local areas.
- Location: Temperate and sub-alpine zones of the Himalayas.
In India: Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand.
- IUCN has placed it in “Endangered” category.
- Concern: Its population is expected to decline by at least 50% between 2010 and 2079.
Causes for decline:
1. Overexploitation.
2. Slow to reach reproductive maturity.
3. Poor capacity for seed dispersal.
4. Due to its high medicinal quality, it is vulnerable to trading.
Importance:
1. It can cure diseases like dysentery, wounds, skin boils etc.
2. It can be also used as an anti-cancer and anti-aging agent.
Himalayan trillium
- Scientific Name: Trillium govanianum
- Himalayan herb is often called Nagchatri in local areas.
- Location: Temperate and sub-alpine zones of the Himalayas.
In India: Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand.
- IUCN has placed it in “Endangered” category.
- Concern: Its population is expected to decline by at least 50% between 2010 and 2079.
Causes for decline:
1. Overexploitation.
2. Slow to reach reproductive maturity.
3. Poor capacity for seed dispersal.
4. Due to its high medicinal quality, it is vulnerable to trading.
Importance:
1. It can cure diseases like dysentery, wounds, skin boils etc.
2. It can be also used as an anti-cancer and anti-aging agent.
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Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary:
It owes its name to the narrow stretch of River Mahanadi
The area was made a sanctuary in 1976 and spreads out in four districts of Odisha namely Angul, Budh, Cuttack and Nayagarh.
The Satkosia Gorge is a unique feature in geomorphology of India because here Mahanadi cuts right across the Eastern Ghats and has formed a magnificent gorge.
Fauna: It is known for Gharials, Mugger crocodile and rare freshwater turtles like Chitra indica and Indian softshell turtle.
Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary:
It owes its name to the narrow stretch of River Mahanadi
The area was made a sanctuary in 1976 and spreads out in four districts of Odisha namely Angul, Budh, Cuttack and Nayagarh.
The Satkosia Gorge is a unique feature in geomorphology of India because here Mahanadi cuts right across the Eastern Ghats and has formed a magnificent gorge.
Fauna: It is known for Gharials, Mugger crocodile and rare freshwater turtles like Chitra indica and Indian softshell turtle.
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New Big 5 project:
- It is an international initiative of more than 250 of the world’s wildlife photographers, conservationists and wildlife charities.
- Created by British photographer Graeme Green.
- to raise awareness about the crisis facing the world’s wildlife from threats including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, illegal wildlife trade and climate change.
- launched in April 2020
New Big 5 project:
- It is an international initiative of more than 250 of the world’s wildlife photographers, conservationists and wildlife charities.
- Created by British photographer Graeme Green.
- to raise awareness about the crisis facing the world’s wildlife from threats including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, illegal wildlife trade and climate change.
- launched in April 2020
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Sunderlal Bahuguna
- environmentalist and Gandhian Sunderlal Bahuguna is no more.
- He was one of the founders of the Chipko movement, in the 1970s to save Himalayan forests.
- He also led the charge against the construction of big dams in the Himalayas in the 1980s.
- He also led a movement of women’s groups, or mahila mandals, to enforce prohibition in Tehri Garhwal.
Sunderlal Bahuguna
- environmentalist and Gandhian Sunderlal Bahuguna is no more.
- He was one of the founders of the Chipko movement, in the 1970s to save Himalayan forests.
- He also led the charge against the construction of big dams in the Himalayas in the 1980s.
- He also led a movement of women’s groups, or mahila mandals, to enforce prohibition in Tehri Garhwal.
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Blackbucks
- Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years, as per the census released recently by the chief conservator of forest (wildlife).
- Protection status:
The blackbuck is a Schedule-1 animal according to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
- as ‘Vulnerable’ according to the Red Data Book.
Blackbucks
- Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years, as per the census released recently by the chief conservator of forest (wildlife).
- Protection status:
The blackbuck is a Schedule-1 animal according to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
- as ‘Vulnerable’ according to the Red Data Book.
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Bhitarkanika National Park
- in Odisha
- famous for its mangroves, migratory birds, turtles, estuarine crocodiles, and countless creeks.
- India’s second-largest mangrove forest.
- It is represented by 3 Protected Areas, the Bhitarkanika National Park, the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary.
- It is located in the estuary of Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, and Mahanadi river systems.
- It is said to house 70% of the country’s estuarine or saltwater crocodiles, conservation of which was started way back in 1975.
-Fauna
spotted deer, bird species and other species such as wild boars, jackal, hyenas, jungle cat, fishing cats, water monitor lizards, rhesus macaques, common languor, Indian civet cat and hare.
- It was designated a national park in September 1998 and as a Ramsar site by UNESCO in August 2002.
Bhitarkanika National Park
- in Odisha
- famous for its mangroves, migratory birds, turtles, estuarine crocodiles, and countless creeks.
- India’s second-largest mangrove forest.
- It is represented by 3 Protected Areas, the Bhitarkanika National Park, the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary.
- It is located in the estuary of Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, and Mahanadi river systems.
- It is said to house 70% of the country’s estuarine or saltwater crocodiles, conservation of which was started way back in 1975.
-Fauna
spotted deer, bird species and other species such as wild boars, jackal, hyenas, jungle cat, fishing cats, water monitor lizards, rhesus macaques, common languor, Indian civet cat and hare.
- It was designated a national park in September 1998 and as a Ramsar site by UNESCO in August 2002.
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Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve:
- in Assam.
- Formed in 1908
- located in the edge of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspots.
- It hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses.
- It is a World Heritage Site.
- Recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the conservation of avifaunal species.
- ‘big four’ species— Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger and Asiatic water buffalo.
- crisscrossed by four main rivers — Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve:
- in Assam.
- Formed in 1908
- located in the edge of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspots.
- It hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses.
- It is a World Heritage Site.
- Recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the conservation of avifaunal species.
- ‘big four’ species— Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger and Asiatic water buffalo.
- crisscrossed by four main rivers — Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri.
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The Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is a wildlife sanctuary located in the state of Odisha.
- The sanctuary is home to a herd of Blackbuck and Spotted Deer. Olive ridley sea turtles nest on the beaches.
The Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is a wildlife sanctuary located in the state of Odisha.
- The sanctuary is home to a herd of Blackbuck and Spotted Deer. Olive ridley sea turtles nest on the beaches.