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12 September, 2025
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The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve became India’s second-biggest tiger reserve after the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) approved West Bengal’s proposal to expand its area.
Situated in the coastal districts of West Bengal.
Lies at the southernmost part of the lower Gangetic delta, bordering the Bay of Bengal.
Part of the Sundarbans, the world’s largest delta, formed by the confluence of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
Designated as a National Park and a Biosphere Reserve.
Unique as the only mangrove forest (besides Bangladesh’s portion) to sustain a significant population of tigers.
East: International boundary with Bangladesh, formed by rivers Harinbhanga, Raimangal, and Kalindi.
South: Bay of Bengal.
West: River Matla, adjoining the South 24-Parganas Forest Division.
North-West: Rivers Bidya and Gomdi.
Comprises true mangroves (major elements), minor mangroves, and mangrove associates.
Includes a variety of shrubs, non-halophytic (non-salt tolerant) plants, halophytic (salt-tolerant) herbs, shrubs, weeds, epiphytes, and parasitic plants adapted to the saline environment.
Home to iconic species such as:
Tiger (unique mangrove-adapted population)
Fishing cat
Estuarine crocodile
Gangetic dolphin
Irrawaddy dolphin
King cobra
Water monitor lizard
Also supports a wide range of other species adapted to the mangrove ecosystem.
Source: THE HINDU
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02 Dec, 25
The Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Kachhua Sanctuary, is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. It is recognised as India’s first freshwater turtle wildlife sanctuary, established to conserve endangered turtle species and support the ecological health of the Ganga River. Location and Extent The sanctuary co
02 Dec, 25
The Ministry of Education plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) from Class 3 onwards in the 2026–27 academic year. This initiative is part of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The aim is to prepare student
02 Dec, 25
Scientists from the Environment Department of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in Shimla have recently revealed that the Sal tree (Shorea robusta) is the most effective natural air purifier for combating rising pollution levels. Their findings highlight the tree’s superior capacity to trap dust, absorb gases, and cleanse the air compared
02 Dec, 25
The President of the United States has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapon testing after a gap of 33 years, the last test being in 1992. This decision marks a significant shift in global nuclear policy and has far-reaching implications for geopolitics, the environment, and international security. Status of Global Nuclear Weapon Testing
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