CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The state of Punjab is set to start the Census of one of the world’s most threatened cetaceans, Indus River dolphin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indus river dolphins are found in Pakistan and River Beas, a tributary of Indus River in Punjab, India. The dolphin is the state aquatic animal of Punjab and WWF-India is working towards its conservation. River Beas is the only habitat of Indus River Dolphin in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The decision was taken in the Punjab State Wildlife Board presided over by the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Odisha coast has emerged as an ideal habitat for dolphins with an impressive rise of 33% in their population. The annual census of dolphins began in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika national park and Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, officials said on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-5: -Officials said there are only 3, 700 freshwater or river dolphins in the world. Of them, 3, 200 are found in India and Bihar boasts of having the highest number of them.