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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Asiatic Lion Crisis

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction The recent deaths of eight lion cubs from heat-induced dehydration in Gujarat’s Gir forest have renewed the critical debate regarding the management, overcrowding, and potential relocation of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica). While forestry officials successfully contained immediate concerns regarding a Babesia …

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Kuno National Park

Source: TPSubject: Mapping Context: President Droupadi Murmu visited Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, where she toured the Cheetah Management Area and was briefed on the progress of Project Cheetah. About Kuno National Park: What It Is? Kuno National Park is a highly significant protected area and wildlife oasis that serves as India’s first and …

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Kuno National Park

Source: TPSubject: Mapping Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister will release two cheetahs into the wild at Kuno National Park. This event marks a continuing milestone for Project Cheetah, which has seen the park's cheetah population grow to 57 individuals. Kuno National Park About Kuno National Park: What it is? Kuno National Park is a premier …

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Cheetah

Source:  NIE Context: India is set to bring another batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana by December 2025 under Project Cheetah, aimed at strengthening its ongoing reintroduction efforts after the species went extinct in 1952. About Project Cheetah: What it is? Project Cheetah is the world’s first intercontinental large carnivore translocation programme, launched by the …

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Nauradehi Sanctuary to Become 3rd Home for Cheetahs

Source: NDTV Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister announced that Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary will become the third home for cheetahs in the state after Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. About Nauradehi Sanctuary to Become 3rd Home for Cheetahs: What it is? Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of India’s largest sanctuaries, spread over 1,197 sq. …

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India finalises deals for cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia:

GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Environment and conservation related issues.   Context: India will release cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia into the wild at Kuno Palpur in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, possibly by the end of this year. To begin with, there will be 12 cheetahs from South Africa and eight from Namibia. More …

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