Raimona National Park Explained | Assam’s 6th National Park | UPSC Environment | NEXT IAS

Raimona National Park is Assam’s 6th National Park, declared on 5 June 2021, and is an important topic for UPSC Prelims and Environment & Ecology. In this Deep Dive video by Next IAS, we discuss the location, geographical features, rivers, biodiversity, connectivity and conservation significance of Raimona National Park. The park is located in Kokrajhar district of Assam, within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), and lies in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas along the international boundary with Bhutan. The video covers its connectivity with protected areas in Bhutan and India, including Phibsu Wildlife Sanctuary, Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park and Baksa Tiger Reserve. We also discuss the major rivers forming its boundaries, including the Sankosh River, Saralbhanga River and Pekua River, along with its rich flora and fauna, including the Golden Langur, Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Clouded Leopard, Gaur, Wild Water Buffalo and diverse bird and butterfly species. The video concludes with a UPSC-style MCQ to help aspirants revise the important facts related to Raimona National Park. #nextias #raimonanationalpark #assam #nationalpark #environment #ecology #biodiversity #goldenlangur #geography #indiangeography #wildlife #protectedareas #forest #upscprelims #upsc #currentaffairs #youtubevideo #viralvideo #viral #foryou