6 July 2020. Introduction: Himalayan butterfly named Golden Birdwing is India’s largest butterfly in India now.It replaces Souther Birdwing which held the record for last 88 years.In 1932 British Army Officer Brigadier William Harry Evans a Lepidopterist had recorded Southern Birdwing butterfly with wingspan of 190mm to be the largest butterfly.Evans measured the butterfly from […]
6 July 2020. Introduction: The Assam government has decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a national park. This was announced by the Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal. About Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary: Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna. The 111.942 sq km […]
6 July 2020. Introduction: A campaign “Mission Vriksharopan-2020” has been launched by the Uttar Pradesh government. Highlights: Under this campaign, more than 25 crore saplings were planted on 5th July in Uttar Pradesh. The tree plantation drive was launched on the occasion of Guru Poornima and hence several people planted saplings to pay respect to their mentors. Chief Minister of U.P planted three […]