CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Mathikettan Shola National Park is a 12.82 km² national park in Poopara village of Udumbanchola taluk in Idukki district of Kerala state, South India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Park is a biodiversity hotspot with its rich treasure of medicinal herbs as well. A Muthavan tribal colony at Aduvilanthankudy is situated about the northeastern borders of Mathikettan Shola. The park is situated about 2 km from the National Highway and 10 km from Munnar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Galaxy frog ( Melanobatrachus indicus ), an amphibian species endemic to the eastern part of the Western Ghats, has been identified as the flagship species for conservation in the Mathikettan Shola National Park, home to rare flora and fauna.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anamudi Shola National Park is a protected area located along the Western Ghats of Idukki district in Kerala state, India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki Overview Established initially to encourage cardamom plantation, it was declared as a national park in 2003 to protect the environment, and it’s ecology, flora and wildlife.