Source: NIE Subject: Species in News Context: With the nesting season underway, wildlife authorities have set up sea turtle hatcheries at multiple locations along the Chennai coast to protect eggs and improve hatchling survival. About Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: What it is? The Olive Ridley sea turtle is one of the smallest and most abundant …
Topic: Community and Conservation Reserve Q6. What is the rationale behind declaring Community Reserves under the Wildlife Protection Act? Evaluate their role in conserving corridors and buffer landscapes. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Community-based conservation has gained importance as India confronts fragmented habitats, corridor degradation, and social limits of exclusionary …
Source: NIE Context: Three Asiatic lion cubs died in Amreli district of Gujarat, with six more under veterinary observation, raising fresh alarms about rising cub mortality amid overall population growth in the Gir landscape. About Asiatic Lion: What It Is? The Asiatic lion is a subspecies of lion found only in India, recognized for its …
International Tiger Day 2025 Source: ET Context: India is celebrating International Tiger Day 2025 on July 29, highlighting its achievement of housing 75% of the world’s wild tigers across 58 reserves. About International Tiger Day 2025: What is it? A global awareness day observed annually on July 29, aiming to raise awareness about tiger protection …
Source: TH Context: Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha faces human-wildlife conflict as 674 families have been relocated from forest areas under the tiger conservation initiative. Despite resettlement efforts, STR remains one of the four notified tiger reserves in India without a single tiger. About Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Location: Spans Angul, Cuttack, Boudh, and Nayagarh …
Source: PM India Context: Prime Minister chaired the 7th National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) meeting at Gir National Park, focusing on conservation strategies, protected area expansion, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. About National Board for Wildlife (NBWL): What is the NBWL? The NBWL is the highest advisory body on wildlife conservation in India. Established under Section 5A …
Source: IE Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister released 10 gharials into the Chambal River at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary to boost conservation efforts. The state now hosts over 80% of India’s gharial population, reaffirming its leadership in gharial conservation. About Gharial: What is a Gharial? A critically endangered species of crocodilian (Gavialis gangeticus) with …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Standing Committee on Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change headed by Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh has submitted its report. The report analyses the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 tabled in the Lok Sabha in December 2021. Significance: While Standing Committee reports on Bills …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 after being introduced in Lok Sabha was later referred to the Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change. The panel has recently recommended the Central Government not to encourage sale and purchase of captive …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues Context: In December 2021, the Union environment ministry announced a plan to amend the Wildlife Act. The Act has been amended several times, in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2006 and 2013. Changes proposed: The proposed amendment is likely the most expansive so far in …
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