Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Hindustan Times
Context: The Supreme Court has eased the ban on high-power transmission lines within the habitat of the endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- This decision comes after the formation of an expert committee tasked with balancing conservation efforts and development goals.
- The GIB, listed as Critically Endangered, faces threats including collision with overhead transmission lines, prompting conservation efforts amid a dwindling population.
