CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Kerala forest department has launched ‘Vanikaran’ project to restore natural vegetation. It is an afforestation project to root out invasive plants, especially Senna spectabilis. Attention Banking Exams Students!

Detailed explanation-2: -In Kerala, Idukki District has the maximum forest cover of 3930 sq.km and Alappuzha District has the lowest forest cover of 38 sq.km. In terms of percentage of forest cover with total geographical area, Wayanad has the highest forest cover of 83.3%, followed by Idukki and Pathanamthitta.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 5 National Parks in Kerala namely Silent Valley National Park, Eravikulam National Park, Paampadum Shola National Park, Aanamudi Shola National Park and Mathikettaan Shola National Park. There are also 11 Wild life Sanctuaries, 2 Bird Sanctuary and a Tiger Reserve called the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala.