UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 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. …
Source: News on Air Context: Odisha’s leopard population has increased by 22%, rising from 568 to 696 in two years between 2022 and 2024, despite ongoing concerns about poaching and the illegal trade of leopard skins in the State. Key Findings from the Odisha Leopard Estimation 2024: Leopard Population Increase: The number of leopards increased …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The report on the Status of Leopards in India was recently released by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The fifth cycle leopard population estimation, conducted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and Wildlife Institute of India, revealed key findings: Overall population: …
Content for Mains Enrichment: Source: DTE Context: The article discusses the peaceful coexistence between Maharashtra’s Warli tribe and leopards near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Unlike common fear, Warlis worship leopards as Waghoba, considering them part of their environment. Despite Mumbai having a high leopard density, the Warlis share space with leopards, …
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GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: An international study we conducted that quantifies the threat posed by roads to the survival of animal populations around the world. Key findings related to India: The leopard faces an 83% increased risk of extinction in North India due to roadkill. The leopard population of …
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