Tag: Wildlife Protection Act 1972

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Asiatic Lion Crisis

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction The recent deaths of eight lion cubs from heat-induced dehydration in Gujarat’s Gir forest have renewed the critical debate regarding the management, overcrowding, and potential relocation of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica). While forestry officials successfully contained immediate concerns regarding a Babesia …

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The Great Indian Bustard

Source: TOISubject: Species in News Context: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has successfully added three more chicks to its conservation breeding program. The Great Indian Bustard About The Great Indian Bustard: What It Is? The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a large, terrestrial bird …

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Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve

Source: ANISubject: Mapping Context: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has released its first-ever scientific assessment report on the greater hog badger (Arctonyx collaris). About The Greater Hog Badger: What It Is? The greater hog badger (Arctonyx collaris) is a nocturnal, medium-sized burrowing omnivore. It is locally referred to as ‘mati gahori’ (earth pig) …

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Jungle Cat

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 …

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Govt forms expert groups to upgrade Project Tiger scheme

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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Legal Provisions for Acquisition of Animals

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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Gharial Conservation Programme

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 …

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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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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 29 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill 2022

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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