Why in the news? The Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has received the Kenton R. Miller Award, constituted by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). Kaziranga National Park Location: Assam Formation: It was created in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Finance has given in-principle approval for setting up Maitri II, India’s new research station in east Antarctica. Maitri II Research Station in Antarctica What is it?: Maitri II is India’s upcoming and fourth … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Armenia has become the newest state member of the IUCN, the announcement, made during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Armenia Location: Armenia is a landlocked country in West Asia. Capital: Yerevan Borders: West … Continue reading →