CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In its latest step for wildlife conservation, the Tamil Nadu government has notified a “Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary.”

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Ramanagar districts of Karnataka, India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The declaration of Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary to include 686.406 Sq.Km of Reserve Forests in Anchetty, Urigam and Jawalagiri ranges of the Hosur Forest Division that comprises forest stretches of Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts, has been made under Section 26A(1) (b) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Uttar Pradesh (UP) cabinet September 27, 2022 approved the notification of the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) in Chitrakoot district, the state government stated in a statement.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary is the 17th Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu. Geographical area: The sanctuary will connect Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu with the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in neighbouring Karnataka thereby forming a large, contiguous network of protected areas for wildlife.