Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve : Female Tiger Cub Found Dead A seven-month-old female tiger cub was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is spread over the Vindhya hills. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger […]
Tag: 14th Aug 2023
Mushkbudji Rice : Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Mushkbudji Rice : Geographical Indication (GI) Tag Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Mushkbudji Rice is short bold aromatic rice grown in higher reaches of Kashmir valley. The cooked rice is unique and possesses a harmonious blend of taste, aroma and rich organoleptic properties. It is mainly is grown in areas of Sagam, […]
Increase In The Number Of Elephants
Increase In The Number Of Elephants: Estimates suggest that the number of elephants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has increased. Karnataka’s elephants increased from 6,049 in 2017 to 6,395 in 2023, the reports showed. In Tamil Nadu, there was a rise to 2,961 in 2023 from 2,761 in 2017. Meanwhile, in Kerala, the population has […]
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently passed by Parliament. These amendments seek to address ambiguities, streamline administrative processes, and integrate emerging aquaculture practices. Major Provisions Related to Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023: The amendments aims to bring all coastal aquaculture activities under the purview of […]
