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Why in the News Became the second-largest tiger reserve in India The National Board of Wildlife’s (NBWL) standing committee gave its approval to the expansion Concerning the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Location West Bengal’s coastal districts Located next to the Bay of Bengal at the southernmost

Introduction: The Siliguri Corridor, often called the “Chicken’s Neck”, is a narrow strip of land in the Indian state of West Bengal. It connects the North-Eastern states of India (Seven Sisters + Sikkim) with the rest of mainland India. Geographical Features: Width: Varies between 20–22

Why in the News At Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, Aaranyak, a leading organisation for biodiversity conservation, recently organised an awareness program in collaboration with partner organisations. Theme: “Conservation and Coexistence”  Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Location Morigaon district in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam. Founded

Why in the News First-ever rowing, kayaking, and canoeing competitions were held recently at Dal Lake in Srinagar Organized as part of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival Concerning Dal Lake Location An urban lake at a moderate elevation in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir Surrounded

Why in the News? Because of the region’s ongoing, intense rainfall, a flood-like situation has spread throughout the Krishna River basin. Concerning the Krishna River Length: Approximately 1,290 kilometres (800 miles), one of India’s longest rivers Origin: Maharashtra’s Western Ghats, near the Arabian Sea and

Why in the News Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging after receiving 300 mm of rain in a single day. About 400 people had to be evacuated from low-lying areas when the Mithi River swelled to 3.9 meters. Concerning the Mithi River Type Mumbai’s seasonal river that

Why in the News A canter, or safari vehicle, broke down during a tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park, leaving twenty tourists stranded Instead of organising assistance, the safari guide left the group, which made matters worse  Ranthambore National Park Location Situated in Rajasthan’s Sawai

Why in News The Ravi River’s water levels have significantly increased Due to the hilly regions’ ongoing, intense rainfall  The Ravi River Location Passes through northeastern Pakistan and northwest India Significance One of the five Indus River tributaries Contributes to Punjab’s moniker as the “Land

Why in the News Madhya Pradesh was recently criticised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for permitting the yearly Darshan Yatra in the central region of the reserve.  The Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Location Tucked away in the Satpura and Vindhya ranges in the Umaria district

Overview of the Karakoram Range Location and Extent Located north of the Ladakh Range Among the most powerful mountain ranges in the world Covers parts of: China Pakistan India Renowned for: Vast glaciers Rough terrain Harsh climate Ranked second only to the Himalayas in terms