CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Protected areas in Madhya Pradesh include 12 National Parks, 24 Wildlife sanctuaries and 3 Biosphere Reserves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary is among the most stunning wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh. Located in the Gwalior district of the state, it features various flora and fauna. It is also known as the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary due to protecting various species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary: The Largest Sanctuary Of MP The largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary which covers an area of about 1, 197 square kilometers. Spanning across four districts Raisen, Narsinghpur, Damoh, and Sagar, this sanctuary is home to several birds and animals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Situated in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, the Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is the oldest forest reserve in the country, and is well known not just for its wide range of flora and fauna, but also some rather spectacular views.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are 567 existing wildlife sanctuaries in India covering an area of 122, 564.86 km2, which is 3.73% of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database, Jan. 2023). Another 218 sanctuaries are proposed in the Protected Area Network Report covering an area of 16, 829 km2.