Odisha Affairs
According to a census conducted by the Odisha State Forest Department, the blackbuck population in Odisha has more than doubled in the last six years.The Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian Antelope, is a type of antelope native to India and Nepal.
It is widespread in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nadu, Odisha, and other parts of peninsular India.
It is regarded as the epitome of Grassland.
It is thought to be the world’s fastest animal, next to cheetah.
It has been designated as the state animal of Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Its skin and horns are regarded as sacred objects in Hinduism, making it a symbol of purity. It represents good fortune in Buddhism.
Protection Status:
Wildlife protection act 1972: Schedule I
IUCN Status: Least Concern
CITES: Appendix III
Threats include fragmentation of habitat, deforestation, natural disasters, and illegal hunting.
National and International Affairs
Indo-Israel Agricultural Project Centres of Excellence:
The <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Ministry, the Government of India, and Mashav (Israel’s International Development Cooperation Agency) are leading Israel’s largest G2G cooperation, with 29 operational Centres of Excellence (COEs) across India in 12 states.
They are establishing Advanced-Intensive Agriculture farms using Israeli Agro-Technology tailored to local conditions.
The Centres of Excellence generate knowledge, demonstrate best practices, and provide farmer training.
The (NGT) has formed a joint committee to investigate allegations of illegal construction activity in Mekedatu. The Karnataka government had proposed building a dam across the Cauvery River in the same location.
Highlights:
The Mekedatu multi-purpose project entails the construction of a balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River near Kanakapura in Ramanagaram district.
It intends to supply drinking water to the districts of Bengaluru and Ramanagaram, as well as generate electricity.
However, Tamil Nadu has objected on the grounds that the project violates the award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
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