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Source: TOI Context: Etawah marked the 50th anniversary of its gharial conservation initiative on World Crocodile Day (June 17), celebrating five decades of protecting this ancient species along the Chambal River. About Gharial Conservation Programme: What is it? A pioneering project aimed at conserving India’s endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), using captive breeding and ‘rear-and-release’ methods …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 May 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: DTE Context: Illegal sand mining is rampant in the Chambal River region across states, threatening biodiversity and endangering officials and journalists. It jeopardises the conservation efforts in the National Chambal Sanctuary, home to rare and endangered species like the Gharial and Ganges dolphin. About Chambal River: Origin: Bhadakla Falls near Janapav Hills (843 m …
Source: IE Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister released 10 gharials into the Chambal River at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary to boost conservation efforts. The state now hosts over 80% of India’s gharial population, reaffirming its leadership in gharial conservation. About Gharial: What is a Gharial? A critically endangered species of crocodilian (Gavialis gangeticus) with …
Source: TH Context: Madhya Pradesh’s Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is set to become India’s second cheetah habitat, with six to eight cheetahs from South Africa expected to arrive before summer 2025. About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: Situated in northwestern Madhya Pradesh, along the Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan border. Covers 368 sq. km and lies within the …
Source: IE Context: The flagship river-link irrigation project, which will provide a lifeline to 23 districts in Rajasthan, envisages the submergence of 37 sq km in the Ranthambhore tiger reserve. About Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project: What it is: An inter-state river-linking project combining the PKC link and Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). Launched in: Conceived …
