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Locate India's longest lake, which is facing severe degradation from pollution and invasive species, leading to a 66% decline in fish catch and reduced flood control capacity.
Vembanad Lake Vembanad Lake in Kerala, recognized as India's longest lake, is experiencing severe degradation. The primary drivers of this decline are encroachment, pollution, and the spread of invasive species, which have collectively led to a 66% reduction in fish catch and diminished the lake's natural flood control capabilities.
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Identify the tiger reserve that was recently declared Odisha's second national park (following Bhitarkanika) and became the 107th national park of India.
Similipal National Park The state government of Odisha recently designated the Similipal tiger reserve as the state's second national park, with Bhitarkanika being the first. This declaration makes Similipal the 107th national park in India.
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Locate the hills where a High Court directed the Jharkhand government to ban the sale and consumption of meat, liquor, and other intoxicants to respect the area's religious significance.
Parasnath Hills The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the state government to enforce a ban on the sale and consumption of meat, liquor, and intoxicants on Parasnath Hills. This directive was issued to honor the religious significance of the site.
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Identify the conservation reserve recently notified under section 36A(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, with the aim of protecting high-altitude biodiversity and strengthening snow leopard habitats.
Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been officially notified by the state under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The reserve's purpose is to protect high-altitude biodiversity and enhance the habitats available for snow leopards.
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Identify the city that has been declared India’s first beggar-free city as part of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s Bhiksha Vriti Mukta Bharat initiative.
Indore Indore in Madhya Pradesh has achieved the status of India's first beggar-free city. This was accomplished under the "Bhiksha Vriti Mukta Bharat" (begging-free India) initiative, which is led by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
