In Newsregion
Sundarbans
West Bengal, India and Bangladesh
Why in news
Apr 2026
A Kolkata research study found microplastics disrupting the delta's food web and weakening its blue-carbon function.
Key facts
- A Kolkata study found microplastics disrupting the delta's food web and weakening its blue-carbon function.
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).
Asked in UPSC
2011, 2008, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1986
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sundarbans in the news?
Apr 2026: A Kolkata research study found microplastics disrupting the delta's food web and weakening its blue-carbon function.
Why is Sundarbans 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