Source: TH Context: Concerns have been raised over the proposed land grants within the core area of Nagarahole National Park (Nagarahole Tiger Reserve), specifically in its ecologically sensitive swampy grasslands. About Nagarahole National Park: What it is: A notified Tiger Reserve and one of India’s premier Project Tiger sites. Officially known as Rajiv Gandhi National …
Source: DTE Context: Kasungu National Park is in news as communities along the Malawi-Zambia border have initiated legal action against the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) due to increased human-elephant conflicts after relocating 263 elephants into the park. About Kasungu National Park: Location: Central Region of Malawi, west of Kasungu town, approximately 175 km …
Source: TH Context: Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha faces human-wildlife conflict as 674 families have been relocated from forest areas under the tiger conservation initiative. Despite resettlement efforts, STR remains one of the four notified tiger reserves in India without a single tiger. About Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Location: Spans Angul, Cuttack, Boudh, and Nayagarh …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Q6. How does habitat fragmentation create ‘ecological traps’ for wildlife? Discuss its implications for conservation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question A paper published recently has offered several new insights into human-elephant conflict in north Chhattisgarh and its concomitant impact on losses suffered by farmers …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 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. …
Source: TH Context: The recent conflict between tigers and villagers near the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan highlights the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence. Overcrowding, habitat overlap, and inadequate management have led to tragic incidents, emphasizing the need for balanced conservation strategies and human safety measures. About Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR): Location: Situated at the confluence …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 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. …
Context: In Odisha, frequent crop losses from elephants intruding into paddy fields prompted the Forest Department to launch the Solar Fence Project—a sustainable, humane solution aimed at protecting crops and fostering peaceful coexistence with wildlife. About Solar Fence Project: Objective: To resolve human-elephant conflicts and safeguard crops through sustainable and humane methods. Technology: Solar-powered fence …
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Source: TOI Context: As many as 25 tigers, out of a population of around 75 in the tiger reserve in Ranthambore National Park (RNP) in Rajasthan, have “disappeared” within the last year. Issues in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: Overpopulation: RNP currently holds around 75 tigers in a space suitable for about 40, leading to intense competition. …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 October 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. These …
Context: The human-elephant conflict in India has significantly impacted both communities and wildlife, particularly in the Jhargram district of West Bengal, where close interactions between populated areas and forest patches often lead to confrontations. One notable approach for managing such conflicts is the use of Hula Parties by the forest department, a practice that has …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: DTE Example 1: Planting a “barrier” of crops that repel animals such as elephants. It will benefit both the animals and local people and involve the communities concerned. Example 2: Kenya: Tracking collars have been fitted to some elephants in a herd to inform locals about their movements, …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Preliminary findings of a study by the Wildlife Institute of India(WII) suggest that the density of tigers in the Sunderbans may have reached the carrying capacity of the mangrove forests, leading to frequent dispersals and a surge in human-wildlife conflict. This high density will force …
