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Analyse the impact of increasing human activities on wildlife habitats in India. How do such pressures affect the conservation of apex predators?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Analyse the impact of increasing human activities on wildlife habitats in India. How do such pressures affect the conservation of apex predators? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Increasing human pressure on forests, rising wildlife conflicts and recent studies on stress …

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Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

Source:  PP Subject:  Mapping Context: The Bihar government has approved a revised proposal to notify Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve, which will now be sent to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for final clearance. About Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary: What it is? Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Bihar, known …

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Conservation as CoexistenceConservation as Coexistence

Source:  TFL Subject:  Environment Context: A recent analysis highlights that India must shift from exclusionary, top-down wildlife protection towards community-rooted conservation. The idea of “Conservation as Coexistence” has gained prominence after new evidence showed that biodiversity thrives where local communities remain active stewards. About Conservation as Coexistence: What is Conservation? Conservation refers to the sustainable …

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Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: DH Context: Five tigers — a mother and four cubs — were found dead in Karnataka’s Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, raising serious concerns about poisoning, wildlife conflict, and tiger conservation lapses. About Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, near the Eastern Ghats tri-junction of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil …

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India’s FRA vs. Global Conservation Laws

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH Context: At CBD COP-16 (2025), a permanent subsidiary body for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) was created to uphold rights in biodiversity conservation. Amid global exclusionary trends, India’s Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006 stands out for linking community forest governance with conservation. About India’s FRA vs. Global Conservation Laws: FRA …

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Inner Line Permit System

Source:  IE Context: Recently, the Manipur government launched a review of the ILP system following violations, highlighting the importance of stringent implementation. About Inner Line Permit (ILP): What it Is: ILP is a travel document required by Indian citizens from outside certain states to enter and stay for a limited period in protected regions. Origin: …

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Can we democratise tiger conservation in India?

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation   Source: TH  Context: As India celebrates 50 years of its Project Tiger (1973), there is a need to reflect on what needs to change in conservation practice in India.   Background: The Tiger is an “umbrella species”. Hence, saving the tiger means saving the entire …

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