3 new conservation reserves are being established in Rajasthan

Published on April 27, 2023
Current Context: Rajasthan Forest Department announced three new conservation reserves on Earth Day 2023.
3 new conservation reserves are being established in Rajasthan
  • These conservation reserves will help preserve the biodiversity and natural heritage of Rajasthan, as well as attract more tourists and wildlife enthusiasts to the state. These are:
    • Sorsan in Baran, which will protect rare and endangered species like the great Indian bustard and the blackbuck.
    • Khichan in Jodhpur, which will provide a winter home for migratory birds like the demoiselle cranes.
    • Hamirgarh in Bhilwara, which will also protect the wildlife of the region.
With these new additions, Rajasthan now has a total of 26 wildlife conservation reserves. Some of the well-known existing ones are:
    • Bisalpur Conservation Reserve in Tonk
    • Jodbeed Gadhwala Bikaner Conservation Reserve in Bikaner
    • Khetri Bansyal Conservation Reserve in Jhunjhunu
    • Jawai Bandh Leopard Conservation Reserve in Pali

Question:

Q.1 When did the Rajasthan Forest Department announce three new conservation reserves?
a. Earth Day 2023

b. World Environment Day 2023
c. World Wildlife Day 2023
d. Earth Hour 2023

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