CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: As per the recent notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, the National Chambal Sanctuary was declared as eco-sensitive zone (ESZ).

Detailed explanation-2: -A site specific proposal identifying eco-sensitive zones around Kanha National Park (Mandla), Pench National Park (Seoni), Bandhavgarh National Park (Umaria), Panna National Park and Kuno Palpur sanctuary (Seopur) among others has been approved by the State Forest Department. Tags: Madhya Pradesh. Kanha NP.

Detailed explanation-3: -He said that in 2017, the Ministry of Environment and Forest had declared the 80-m periphery of the Chhilchhila Wildlife sanctuary an eco-sensitive zone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 2, 339 square kilometres new tiger reserve, to be called Durgavati Tiger Reserve, will spread across Narisinghpur, Damoh and Sagar districts. A green corridor linking PTR with Durgavati will be developed for the natural movement of the tiger to the new reserve, officials added.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.