Indian Tent Turtle

About the Indian Tent Turtle:

• The Indian tent turtle (Pangshura tentoria) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. 
• It is an active swimmer and mainly herbivorous species.
• Habitat: Its habitats include still water pools on the river side and slow running water near the river banks.
• Distribution: The species is native to India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
• Conservation status:
  • Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule 1
  • IUCN Status: Least Concern
  • CITES: Appendix II.
• Major Threats: Due to the attractive appearance of the species, they are illegally traded in the pet market.

Key points about Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

• It is the premier intelligence and enforcement agency on anti-smuggling matters under the aegis of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Government of India.
• Mandate: DRI has been carrying out its mandate of preventing and detecting cases of smuggling of narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances, wildlife items, foreign currency, hazardous & environmentally sensitive materials, antiques etc. and taking punitive action against the organised crime groups engaged therein.
• It is also engaged in unearthing commercial frauds and instances of customs duty evasion.
•  Headquarters: New Delhi