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Hasdeo-Arand Forest
Northern Chhattisgarh, India
Why in news
May 2026
A Rajasthan state power utility's plan to divert 1,742 hectares and fell 4.48 lakh trees here sparked an outcry.
Key facts
- A Rajasthan state power utility's plan to divert 1,742 hectares and fell 4.48 lakh trees here sparked an outcry.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask where it is located and the recent development linked to it.
Mains
Mains: link the development to the relevant GS paper theme (governance, environment, or IR).
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hasdeo-Arand Forest in the news?
May 2026: A Rajasthan state power utility's plan to divert 1,742 hectares and fell 4.48 lakh trees here sparked an outcry.
Why is Hasdeo-Arand Forest important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask where it is located and the recent development linked to it. Mains: link the development to the relevant GS paper theme (governance, environment, or IR).
Last updated: 2026-10-09