Source: TOI Context: The Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been declared India’s 58th Tiger Reserve and the 9th in the state. About Madhav National Park: Location: Shivpuri district, Chambal region, Madhya Pradesh. Established: 1958. Area Covered: 354 sq km. Flora and Fauna: Dry deciduous forest with teak, sal, and dhok trees; home to …
Source: NIE Context: Munda tribals of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), Odisha, protested against being denied access to their sacred groves, which have been turned into a tiger enclosure for translocated tigress Zeenat. About Similipal Tiger Reserve: Location: Situated in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Declared a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary …
Context: The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force as a treaty-based intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in India. The alliance has received ratifications from India, Nicaragua, Eswatini, Somalia, and Liberia. About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA): Launched: April 9, 2023, by Prime Minister of India during Project Tiger’s 50th anniversary. Headquarters: India …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 November 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: TH Context: The recent conflict between tigers and villagers near the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan highlights the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence. Overcrowding, habitat overlap, and inadequate management have led to tragic incidents, emphasizing the need for balanced conservation strategies and human safety measures. About Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR): Location: Situated at the confluence …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 November 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: TOI Context: As many as 25 tigers, out of a population of around 75 in the tiger reserve in Ranthambore National Park (RNP) in Rajasthan, have “disappeared” within the last year. Issues in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: Overpopulation: RNP currently holds around 75 tigers in a space suitable for about 40, leading to intense competition. …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. The conservation of tigers is not just about increasing their numbers as more tigers require more habitat, which is becoming less and less available each day. Evaluate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: In the context of …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 6. Evaluate the various measures initiated towards tiger conservation and protection in India which has resulted in steady increase in population of tigers. What are the key learnings from these measures towards conservation efforts of other species? (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Down to Earth …
