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India Launches National Red List Assessment Initiative Why in the News? India has launched its first National Red List Assessment to evaluate the extinction risks of nearly 11,000 species of plants and animals by 2030, aligning with IUCN global standards under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). This initiative aims to strengthen conservation planning and …
Read MoreIndia’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. …
Read MoreVultures in India: Crisis, Environmental Impact, and Conservation Introduction Vultures, often called “nature’s clean-up crew”, play a vital role in ecosystems by feeding on carcasses and preventing disease outbreaks. In the 1980s, India had nearly 40 million vultures, but within two decades, populations crashed by over 95 %—one of the fastest declines ever recorded in …
Read MoreIndia Launches First Vulture Conservation Portal in Assam: A Step Towards Social Justice and Reservation in India Why in the News ? An Assam-based foundation, in collaboration with Gauhati University, has launched India’s first vulture conservation portal to build a nationwide network of conservationists, researchers, and communities. This initiative aims to raise awareness and strengthen …
Read MoreConservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Efforts and the Indian Bustard Scheme The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) (Ardeotis nigriceps), a member of the bustard family, is one of the heaviest flying birds and a critically endangered species native to India. With fewer than 150 individuals remaining, primarily in Rajasthan and Gujarat, the GIB faces …
Read MoreKaziranga Records Third-Highest Tiger Density Nationally Why in the News? On Global Tiger Day, Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) was reported to have the third-highest tiger density in India after Bandipur and Corbett, with 18.65 tigers per 100 sq. km, marking a notable increase in tiger population and underscoring the success of wildlife habitat conservation …
Read MoreNEW STRATEGY TO HELP GIBs HATCH AND GROW IN THE WILD Why in the News? Wildlife officials in Rajasthan have initiated a new conservation strategy for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) to support wild hatching. Move from captivity: The new method shifts from captive breeding at Desert National Park (DNP) to natural incubation in the …
Read MoreHow 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? This title concisely captures the historical evolution, functions, and controversies surrounding the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). It highlights the board’s significance in conservation while addressing the challenges and criticisms it has faced, ensuring a well-rounded perspective. About Recent Developments & Key Decisions: PM Narendra Modi chaired the first full-body meeting …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s wildlife conservation is facing severe challenges due to poor management, declining budgets, and increasing human-animal conflicts. Government policies remain reactive, while critical species suffer. A transparent public-private partnership is essential to strengthen conservation efforts and ensure accountability. Mismanagement in Wildlife Conservation: The government inaugurated Vantara, a 3,000-acre private zoo and …
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