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 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19 June 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. These …
Source: DTE Context: In 1975, India initiated its Crocodile Conservation Project in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). About Crocodiles: Crocodiles are large, aquatic reptiles found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They belong to the family …
Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. World Crocodile Day Observed on June 17th every year. It is a global awareness campaign to highlight the plight of endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world. India is home to three crocodilian species: The mugger or marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) The estuarine or saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) The gharial (Gavialis …
