Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
CMS is an international treaty concluded under aegis of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), concerned with conservation of wildlife and […]
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Irrawaddy dolphins – UPSC Prelims
Irrawaddy dolphins The Irrawaddy dolphin is an aquatic mammal It is a euryhaline species of oceanic dolphin. It is found
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Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Global Environment Facility It is an independently operating financial organization GEF is multilateral financial mechanism that provides grants to developing
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Gangetic River Dolphin
Gangetic River Dolphin: National Aquatic Animal of India They are freshwater dolphins. It is one of the four freshwater dolphin
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Vulture Conservation
India has nine species of vultures in the wild. Threats: Poisoning from diclofenac that is used as a medicine for
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Project Snow Leopard
Project Snow Leopard: Snow Leopard is globally endangered species as well as the most important flagship species of the mountain
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Project Elephant
It is a centrally sponsored scheme Launched in 1992 Objectives: To protect elephants, their habitat & corridors To address issues
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Indian Forest Act, 1927 – UPSC Prelims
Indian Forest Act, 1927: This Act recognizes forest dwellers’ rights and makes conservation more accountable. The Act basically does two
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Project Tiger
Project Tiger Aims at conserving India’s national animal i.e. Tiger. Launched in 1973 The tiger reserves are constituted on a