India is home to over 70% of the world's wild tiger population. The body responsible for protecting this national heritage is the NTCA.
India has 54 Tiger Reserves spread across 18 states. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers, followed by Karnataka and Uttarakhand.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body established under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (amended in 2006).
According to the 2022 Tiger Census, India has 3,167 tigers — a significant increase from 1,411 in 2006 when NTCA was formed. India has successfully doubled its tiger population ahead of the 2022 deadline set at the St. Petersburg Declaration.
Project Tiger was launched on **1 April 1973** by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Jim Corbett National Park — the first tiger reserve in India.
Johads — Traditional Water Conservation Systems
Learn what Johads are. These are traditional rainwater harvesting ponds used in Rajasthan for centuries. Understand their structure and modern revival.
Kabaddi Ground Size — Official Court Dimensions
Kabaddi ground size: Men's court is 13m × 10m; Women's court is 12m × 8m. Baulk line, bonus line, and official kabaddi rules explained.
Kanpur to Lucknow Distance
Kanpur to Lucknow distance is approximately 80 km by road (NH 27). Travel time: 1.5–2 hours by car. Trains take 1–1.5 hours. Route and travel options explained.
कर्नाटक की राजधानी
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Karnataka's State Bird
The state bird of Karnataka is the Indian Roller (Neelakantha). It is also the state bird of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana.
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