Q. Which state government has recently approved culling of Nilgais, also known as blue bulls?
Answer: Haryana
Notes: Haryana government approved Nilgai culling to reduce human-wildlife conflict and crop damage. Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is one of the largest Asian antelopes, native to India. The new Wildlife (Protection) Rules allow culling of male Nilgais. India's Nilgai population is around 100,000, with large numbers in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, MP, UP, and Rajasthan, where they are seen as a nuisance. IUCN lists Nilgai as a species of Least Concern.

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