Indian Birding Fair

20th edition of the Indian Birding Fair

Question: Man Sagar lake is located in which of the following state?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans:(a)
Related facts:

  • On 9-10 February 2017; The 20th edition of the fair organised by the Tourism and Wildlife Society of India (TWSI) at the historic Man Sagar lake, Jaipur, Rajathan.
  • The theme of the fair this year is ‘Fair Conservation’.
  • 32 species of birds were spotted at the lake.
  • Nature experts were present to help them observe the birds and answer their queries.
  • The children also participated in drawing and quiz competitions as well as origami workshops.
  • Various institutions engaged in conservation of the flora and fauna showcased their activities at the stalls put up in the fair.
  • The organisations included the Bird Treatment Camp, Indian Human Ecology Council, Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations and Angel Eyes.
  • British environmentalist and co-founder of the British Bird Watching Fair, Tim Appleton, took part in the birding fair.

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/30-bird-species-spotted-at-birding-fair/article17281710.ece
http://rajasthanpost.com/index.php/2017/02/09/students-day-out-at-bird-fair/