Managing Coexistence in Human-Animal Conflict Zones

Source: THSubject: Ecology Context: Severe human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has been reported across India, with Karnataka recording 53 human deaths in the 2025-26 fiscal year and Madhya Pradesh witnessing a crisis with 28 tiger deaths in the first five months of 2026. Managing Coexistence in Human-Animal Conflict Zones About Managing Coexistence in Human-Animal Conflict Zones: What …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Roaring Revival: The Return of the Cheetah

General Studies-3; Topic: Biodiversity & Environment – Conservation.   Introduction: India’s cheetah story has shifted from extinction to experimental revival, marking a bold turn in modern conservation. With 30 cheetahs now in Kuno and more arriving from Botswana, the project enters a critical consolidation phase. Plans for a metapopulation across Kuno, Gandhi Sagar and Nauradehi position …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 November 2024 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. …

Asiatic Lions

Source:  IE Context: Asiatic Lions, with their entire population of 674 residing in Gujarat, exemplify a unique model of human-wildlife coexistence driven by cultural, economic, and legal factors. Why Asiatic Lions Are Only Found in Gujarat? Historic Habitat Shrinkage: Asiatic Lions, once widespread from the Middle East to India, are now confined to Gujarat’s Gir …