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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...

List of National Parks in Assam, Sikhna Jwhwlao as 8th National Park

Context: Recently Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park has been declared the eighth national park in Assam. National Parks in Assam Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The state is home to...

Air Pollution in India, Causes, Effects, Sources, Challenges

Context: A recent study conducted by researchers at IIT Delhi has found that air pollution and climate change will impair the efficiency of solar panels in India. Air Pollution Air pollution happens when harmful substances are released into the air,...

National Air Quality Resource Framework of India

Context: Delhi has been ranked the world’s most polluted capital for the sixth consecutive year in IQAir’s 2024 World Air Quality Report. The need for an airshed-based approach, as suggested by NARFI, is gaining traction. About National Air Quality Resource...

Installation of Solar Fencing/ Ele Fence

Context: The Kerala Forest Department has initiated the construction of a solar fence in Kannur district to prevent wild elephants from straying into human settlements. About Solar Fencing/Ele-Fence Ele-Fencing (Electric Fencing) refers to the use of electrified barriers to prevent...

National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), Functions and Composition

Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired his first-ever meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Gir National Park, Gujarat. 7th Meeting of the National Board for Wildlife: Key Announcements Expansion of Project Cheetah: New locations for cheetah...

World Air Quality Report 2024 Key Findings

Context: The 2024 World Air Quality Report, released by the Swiss air quality tracking company IQAir, highlights severe air pollution levels worldwide. Key Findings of the World Air Quality Report 2024 Most Polluted Capital City New Delhi remains the most...