CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Sariska Tiger Reserve, situated between 2742’33.31”N/7628’35.92”E and 273’44.89”N/7616’27.75”E in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. The reserve is spread over an area of 1213.34 sq. kms. (881.11 sq.km core/322.22 sq.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bor Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) is the smallest Tiger Reserve in India. The Tiger Reserves were made so as to protect the endangered species – Tigers (National Animal of India).

Detailed explanation-3: -The largest tiger reserve in India is the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Located in the Nallamala forest, the reserve spreads over five districts, Kurnool District, Prakasam District, Guntur District, Nalgonda District and Mahabub Nagar district.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ranthambore National Park was established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, initially covering an area of 282 km2 (109 sq mi). It was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973 and became a national park on 1 November 1980.