CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The latest is setting up Terai Elephant Reserve (TER) at Dudhwa-Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh The new Reserve, spread over 3,049 sq km area, will be India’s 33rd Elephant Reserve – a management entity that includes protected areas, forest areas and corridors for conservation of wild elephants.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Assam, orphaned young elephants are hand-raised and prepared for a life in the wild. This 3 to 5 year-long process allows for prolonged acclimatization to the forests that is to be their home.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Terai Elephant Reserve is the 3rd Elephant Reserve in India. The Centre has approved the setting up of the Terai Elephant Reserve (TER) at Dudhwa-Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh. The Terai Elephant Reserve is the 3rd Elephant Reserve in India which is spread over 3,049 sq km.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the scheme, any donor who is willing to adopt the elephants will get an exemption under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act 1961. The fund will be deposited in the ATR Foundation which has been registered as a trust and feeding and maintenance charges of the camp will be met through the fund, said ATR authorities.