Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 7 April 2026

Chhattisgarh Forest Department scientifically reintroduces 34 blackbucks into Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in two phases.

Exam-focused facts from the 7 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Chhattisgarh Forest Department released 34 blackbucks into Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary following strict scientific protocols.
  • The translocated blackbucks were released into the Rampur grassland area to augment the existing population.
  • Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Arun Pandey guides the blackbuck conservation programme in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Satovisha Samaddar and Divisional Forest Officer Dhammsheel Ganveer lead field implementation.