Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) AWC, the largest such census in Asia, is organised by Wetlands International, is an international programme that focuses on monitoring the status of waterbirds and wetlands. The AWC was started in 1987, and many birders were initiated into bird counting and monitoring through this project. The AWC is co-ordinated by Wetlands …
List of Revolutions in India Revolution Product Father of the Revolution Black Revolution Related with Petroleum Production Blue Revolution Related with Fish Production Dr. Arun Krishnan. Brown Revolution Related with Leather, Cocoa / Non-Conventional Energy Sources Production Golden Fibre Revolution Related with Jute Production Golden Revolution Related with Overall Horticulture, …
Important Environmental Days Month Date Day February 2 World Wetlands Day March 3 20 21 22 Last Saturday Of March 28 World Wildlife Day World Sparrow Day International Day of Forests World Water Day Earth Hour day National Science Day April 18 22 World Heritage Day International Mother Earth Day May 22 23 International Biodiversity …
National Green Tribunal and NGT Act 2010 The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. NGT established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. Enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief …
The Lohit River It is an important left-bank and the farthest east tributary of the Brahmaputra River. The river originates from the Tirap Phasi Ranges located in the Eastern Tibet region. Then enters India via Kibitho – a small town lying at the border post. The Lohit River after entering the country and flows through …
National Parks in India State Name of the National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands 1. Campbell Bay National Park 2. Galathea National Park 3. Mahatma National Park 4. Saddle Peak National Park 5. South Button National Park Andhra Pradesh Sri Venkateswara Park Arunachal Pradesh 1. Namdapha National Park 2. Namdapha Tiger Reserve 3. Pakhui …
List of Tiger Reserves in India S No. Name of Tiger Reserve State Total area (In Sq.Kms.) 1 Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Andhra Pradesh 3296.31 2 Namdapha Arunachal Pradesh 2052.82 3 Kamlang Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh 783.00 4 Pakke Arunachal Pradesh 1198.45 5 Manas Assam 3150.92 6 Nameri Assam 344 7 Orang Tiger Reserve Assam 492.46 …
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) The NDMA is apex statutory body for disaster management in India and established in 2009. It is under control of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Its provisions are envisaged in Disaster Management Act, 2005 It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. Its primary purpose is to coordinate response to natural or man-made …
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. WCCB has been created under under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The Bureau has it’s …
List of Bird Sanctuaries in India Name of the State Name of the Bird Sanctuary Andhra Pradesh Atapaka Bird Sanctuary Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary Sri Peninsula Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary Assam Bordoibam Beelmukh Birds’ Sanctuary Deepor beel bird sanctuary Panidihing bird sanctuary Bihar Nagi Dam …