Source: TOI Subject: Species in News Context: A pair of peacocks were spotted at an altitude of over 6,000 ft near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, an unusual sight for a species typically found in warmer lowland regions. About Peacocks: What is it? Peacocks are large, colourful birds of the pheasant family (Phasianidae), collectively called peafowl—the …
Source: TH Subject: Species in News Context: A recent international study shows that rhino dehorning has reduced poaching by nearly 75–78% in African reserves, offering a cost-effective conservation tool. About Rhinoceros (Rhino): What it is? The rhinoceros is a large, herbivorous mammal belonging to the family Rhinocerotidae. It is one of the oldest surviving megafauna, …
Source: TH Subject: Species in news Context: The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) returned to spotlight after Supreme Court Justice P.S. Narasimha observed that Western-origin environmental doctrines like “inter-generational equity” are inadequate to save critically endangered species. About the Great Indian Bustard: What it is? The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is one of the heaviest flying …
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 …
Source: DD News Context: Over two dozen pilot whales were found stranded and dead-on New Zealand’s remote Twilight Beach, prompting a Maori-led recovery and spiritual closure (rahui). About Pilot Whale: What it is? Pilot whales are large oceanic dolphins belonging to the genus Globicephala, known for their strong social bonds and herding behavior that often …
Source: DTE Context: Smooth-coated otters will return to the Delhi Zoo after a 20-year absence, as part of an animal exchange program with the Surat Zoo. About the Smooth-Coated Otter: Scientific Name: Lutrogale perspicillata Habitat: Found in wetlands, rivers, lakes, mangroves, and estuaries across South and Southeast Asia. Distribution: Native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri …
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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