03Mar 2026

PM Reaffirms Wildlife Pledge: World Wildlife Day

PM REAFFIRMS INDIA’S COMMITMENT TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ON WORLD WILDLIFE DAY Why in the News? Global Observance: Prime Minister reiterated India’s conservation commitment on World Wildlife Day. Biodiversity Highlight: India’s leadership in protecting tigers, one-horned rhinoceros and Asiatic elephants was emphasised. INDIA’S WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENTS Tiger Leadership: India hosts over 70% of global tiger population, …

05Dec 2025

India’s Plan to Save Critically Endangered Vultures

India Begins Release Plan for Critically Endangered Vultures Why in the News? The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will release six critically endangered vultures—slender-billed and white-rumped—in Assam in January 2026. This marks a major step in India’s long-term vulture conservation and captive breeding programme, which has been subject to rigorous environmental clearance processes to ensure …

09Oct 2025

India’s Wildlife Plan for Climate Future

India’s Expanding Wildlife Blueprint for Climate Resilience Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 : Conservation Why in the News? In the context of a shifting multipolar west and evolving international relations, India’s strategic autonomy in conservation has positioned the country as a global leader in biodiversity protection. …

05Jun 2025

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Two Rajasthan Wetlands Gain International Ramsar Recognition

Two Rajasthan Wetlands Gain International Ramsar Recognition Why in the News ? Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, Rajasthan, have been added to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance, bringing India’s total to 91 sites. This reflects India’s ongoing commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection, aligning with broader ecosystem protection goals …

28May 2025

How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation

How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …

28May 2025

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …

28May 2025

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration Why in the News ? The Ministry of Rural Development has released the draft Registration Bill, 2025, inviting public feedback. The Bill aims to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, by promoting digital registration, transparency, and ease for citizens and businesses. Need for a New Registration Law: The …

28May 2025

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent Why in the News ? Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, objecting to the recent ascent of Mt Khangchendzonga from the Nepal side by a mountaineering team. He urged the Centre to diplomatically ensure the sacred peak is respected and not …

28May 2025

Chabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress

Chabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress Why in the News ? India and Iran are accelerating efforts to expand Chabahar Port and connect it to Iran’s railway network by mid-2026. This move aims to enhance regional connectivity under the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and boost access to Central Asia and Eurasia. Infrastructure Expansion …

28May 2025

Dugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows

Dugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows Why in the News ? May 28 is observed as World Dugong Day to raise awareness about the vulnerable dugong population in India. Despite their importance in maintaining marine ecosystems, only around 200 dugongs remain in Indian waters due to habitat loss and human activities, leading to significant …

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