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List of Tiger Reserves in India 2025, Map, Names, Schemes

As of March 2025, India has designated 58 protected areas as tiger reserves, covering approximately 82,836.44 square kilometres. These reserves play a crucial role in conserving the country's tiger population, which, as of 2023, stands at around 3,682 individuals—nearly 75%...

Voyage of Iguanas: How they travelled from Americas to Fiji

Context: The latest research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has solved a long-standing mystery of how iguanas reached the Pacific islands. About Iguanas Iguanas are large, herbivorous or omnivorous lizards. They are cold-blooded reptiles, primarily found...

World Water Day 2025, Date, Theme, History, Significance

World Water Day is observed every year on March 22 to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources. Established by the United Nations (UN), the day serves as a reminder of the global...

Caracal, Distribution, Habitat, Features, IUCN Status

Context: Recently Rajasthan’s Forest Minister shared the first photographic record of a caracal in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR). About Caracals: The Rare Wild Cat Caracals are medium-sized wild cats native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South...

France Discovered World’s Largest White Hydrogen Deposits

Context: France has discovered 46 million tons of natural hydrogen beneath the soil of Folschviller, Moselle region. What is White Hydrogen? White hydrogen (also called natural hydrogen) is a naturally occurring form of hydrogen found in the Earth’s crust. Unlike...

Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), History, Causes, Leader, Challenges

The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is one of the most influential social movements in India. It was initiated in 1985 by local tribal people, farmers, environmentalists, and human rights activists to protest against the construction of large dams on the...

List of National Parks in India 2025, Check State-wise List

India boasts 106 national parks, which cover about 1.35% of the country's total land area. These parks are vital for conserving India's diverse wildlife, safeguarding endangered species, and maintaining natural habitats. From the snow-capped vistas of Hemis National Park in...

Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary

Context: The Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary has recorded its fourth consecutive year of successful breeding for the endangered long-billed vultures. About Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary It is located in Ramanagara, Karnataka. It is India’s first and only vulture sanctuary. It...

Ramsar Sites in India 2025: Names, List State-wise with Map

Context: Four new sites have been added in the list of Ramsar sites in India, increasing the total number of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in India from 85 to 89. Following this India has the highest...

UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites

Context: The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added six new sites from India to its Tentative List. What is UNESCO’s Tentative List? The Tentative List is an inventory of properties a country intends to consider for...