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Source: ANI Subject: Mapping Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has laid the foundation for a new soft release Boma (enclosure) at the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (VDTR), marking the start of India’s third home for cheetahs. About Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve: What it is? It is a massive protected area formed by the notification of …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Evaluate the role of species reintroduction programmes as a conservation tool. Discuss the opportunities and limitations revealed by Project Cheetah. (10) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the context of debates surrounding Project Cheetah and the broader policy discussion on the effectiveness …
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 …
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Source: DD News Subject: Environment Context: India announced that it will host the Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026, reaffirming global leadership in wildlife conservation. About Global Big Cats Summit: What it is? A high-level international summit dedicated to strengthening global cooperation, policy coordination, and scientific collaboration for the conservation of big …
Source: News on Air Subject: Mapping Context: During President of India state visit to Botswana, the country announced the donation of eight cheetahs to India under Project Cheetah. About Botswana: What it is? Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, renowned for its democratic stability, wildlife diversity, and conservation-led development model. It gained independence …
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 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31 October 2025 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: 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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Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister of India was conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian honour, The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, during his state visit to Windhoek. He is the first Indian leader to receive this distinction, marking a milestone in India–Namibia bilateral ties. About Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis: What is …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 September 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. …
Reference: Indian Express Context: Project Cheetah, which saw the introduction of the African sub-species of the wild cat in India, completed two years on September 17. Background of Project Cheetah: Cheetah Extinction in India: Cheetahs were officially declared extinct in India in 1952 due to overhunting and habitat loss. Goal of Reintroduction: The project …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 July 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 …
Source: TH Context: Banni, a vast grassland in the southern part of Kutch, Gujarat, is being readied to host cheetahs from Africa as part of the next phase of Project Cheetah. However, Banni lacks sufficient prey for a viable cheetah population, necessitating the introduction of species like chital to sustain the big cats. Banni offers …
Source: BS Context: National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) formed a Cheetah Project Steering Committee. About NTCA: It is a statutory body established in 2005 under the MoEF&CC under the enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It was constituted following a recommendation of the Tiger Task Force, constituted by the PM of India …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: Madhya Pradesh will develop the Gandhisagar Sanctuary as a second home for cheetahs within six months to retain the state’s tag as the “Cheetah State”. Why develop a second home? The move comes after experts suggested that Kuno National Park, the current home for cheetahs, does not …
