Source: TH Subject: Species in News Context: A comprehensive new study published in Scientific Reports has established the first national population baseline for the jungle cat (Felis chaus) in India, estimating their numbers between 1.57 lakh and 4.59 lakh About Jungle Cat: What it is? The jungle cat, also known as the reed cat or …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 February 2026 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: NIE Subject: Environment Context: The Union Government has constituted four expert working groups to review and modernise 50 years of policy decisions under Project Tiger, as the programme completes its golden jubilee. About Govt forms expert groups to upgrade Project Tiger scheme: What it is? Project Tiger is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the …
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Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court-appointed SIT has found no statutory irregularities in Reliance-owned Vantara’s acquisition of animals, affirming compliance with all wildlife and trade laws. About Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: What it is? A comprehensive legislation enacted by Parliament to protect India’s wildlife, habitats, and regulate human-wildlife interaction. It provides a legal framework for …
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Source: TOI Context: Etawah marked the 50th anniversary of its gharial conservation initiative on World Crocodile Day (June 17), celebrating five decades of protecting this ancient species along the Chambal River. About Gharial Conservation Programme: What is it? A pioneering project aimed at conserving India’s endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), using captive breeding and ‘rear-and-release’ methods …
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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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Context: Rajya Sabha passed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022 which seeks to conserve and protect wildlife through better management of protected areas and rationalise schedules which list out species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Features of the bill: Implement the …
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