Source: The post is based on the article “Home to 70% of the world’s tigers, India has a huge part of the species’ total genetic variation” published in The Times of India on 13th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment, Science & Technology Relevance: benefits of molecular genome research in conserving endangered species News: Every organism… Continue reading Home to 70% of the world’s tigers, India has a huge part of the species’ total genetic variation
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‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading ‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
On democratising tiger conservation
Source– The post is based on the article “On democratising tiger conservation” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Conservation and protection of species News– The tiger number was recently released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the minimum estimate based on the tigers photographed during the survey. Contents1… Continue reading On democratising tiger conservation
Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story
Source– The post is based on the article “Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story” published in live mint on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Biodiversity Conservation Relevance: Wildlife Conservation News – On 9 April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the latest tiger numbers. We have about 3,167 tigers in India. The… Continue reading Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story
Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”
Source: The post is based on the article “Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”
India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000
Source: The post is based on the article “India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000” published in Livemint on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has released the figures of the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. What are the key findings from the 5th cycle… Continue reading India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000
