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Rhino Dehorning Emerges As Effective Anti-Poaching Tool Why in the News? A recent Science journal study shows that rhino dehorning in African reserves led to a sharp decline in poaching, highlighting its effectiveness as a cost-efficient conservation strategy amid persistent illegal wildlife trade pressures. This approach aligns with the principles of environmental democracy and sustainable …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreRelocation of Forest Dwellers Must Be Voluntary and Environmentally Conscious Why in the News ? The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry has released a new policy mandating that the relocation of forest-dwelling communities from tiger reserves must be voluntary, evidence-based, and rights-compliant, ensuring the protection of Forest Rights Act (FRA) provisions and community participation in conservation. …
Read MoreRare Great Hornbill Sighting Rekindles Conservation Hopes Why in the News? A rare sighting of the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis), also known as the great Indian hornbill, great pied hornbill, or simply horn bill, Kerala’s State bird, was reported near Ezhimala, Kannur — far from its usual forest habitats. The event has reignited calls for …
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