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India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems

Source: PIBSubject: Environment Context: India launched its first-ever comprehensive Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) of India during an official side event at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (UNCCD COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems About India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Other …

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In Focus Prelims Essential: Indian Wolf Conservation – IUCN Considers It a Potential Distinct Species

The Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) has gained renewed importance in India’s conservation policy and UPSC Environment preparation. Recent assessments by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) propose recognising it as a distinct species, elevating its global and national conservation significance. This article summarises the IUCN update, threats, protection status, and India’s strategy—crucial …

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Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Source:  IE Context: The blackbuck, which was declared locally extinct in Chhattisgarh in 2017, has made a remarkable recovery under a five-year revival plan (2021–2026) in the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. About Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary: What it is? A protected forest area and wildlife sanctuary known for its rich biodiversity, thriving herbivore and carnivore populations, and …

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IUCN Classifies Indian Wolf as Potential Distinct Species

Source:  HT Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has, for the first time, evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) as a potential distinct species, listing it as ‘Vulnerable’ on the Red List with only about 3,000 individuals left in the wild About IUCN Classifies Indian Wolf as ‘Potential Distinct Species’: What …

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