Q. With reference to Project Dolphin, consider the following statements:
1.Project Dolphin launched in 2022.
2.The project is being funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3.Project Dolphin covers both freshwater and marine dolphin species and not just the Gangetic river dolphin.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] One only

[B] Two only

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Project Dolphin is a flagship conservation initiative that focuses on the protection of both riverine and marine dolphin species. It is designed as a 10-year programme and was first announced in 2020.
  • The project is funded by MoEFCC and executed through the Wildlife Institute of India.
  • Project Dolphin aims to conserve both riverine (Gangetic dolphin, India’s National Aquatic Animal) and marine/oceanic dolphins, not just freshwater species.

Source: Environment( Factly Forum IAS)

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