Q. What is the IUCN status of ‘Great Indian Bustard’, recently seen in the news?
Answer:
Critically endangered
Notes: The Supreme Court has formed an expert committee to preserve the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, emphasizing the need for sustainable development in line with renewable energy commitments. The bustard, native to India, symbolizes grassland health and faces alarming decline with only 150 individuals remaining, including those in captivity. Classified as Critically Endangered, it holds significant conservation status under international agreements and is the state bird of Rajasthan.