Q. Consider the following:
1.Tigers
2.Fishing Cat
3.Clouded Leopard
4.Snow leopards
5.Cheetahs
6.Jaguars
7.Pumas
How many of the above species fall under the protection and conservation efforts of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation – The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a global initiative launched by India in April 2023 during the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger. It aims to protect and conserve seven major species of big cats: tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and pumas, along with their habitats. The IBCA brings together 96 range countries (countries where these big cats are naturally found) and non-range countries interested in big cat conservation, as well as various conservation partners, scientific organizations, and businesses.
Source: The Hindu
