Q. Recently, the Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan government to shutter 68 mines operating within a 1 km periphery of the critical tiger habitat of which tiger reserve?
Answer:
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Notes: The Supreme Court directed the closure of 68 mines within a 1-kilometer radius of Sariska Tiger Reserve's core areas, crucial for tiger conservation under WLPA, 1972. The Rajasthan government notifies Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) based on scientific evidence. Sariska, in Alwar district, Rajasthan, nestled in the Aravali Hills, was the first to successfully relocate tigers. Renowned for its temples, palaces, and lakes like Pandu Pol, Bhangarh Fort, and Siliserh Lake.