African Cheetah
Cheetah Task Force
The Central Government has constituted a task force to monitor the cheetah introduction project in Kuno National Park and other designated areas. Key facts The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has set up a task force to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Reintroduction of Cheetahs at Kuno National Park
The first batch of cheetahs are currently being brought from Namibia to be introduced into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi would release 8 cheetahs into the national park on September 17. Key Facts The Government is ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is India-Namibia MoU on Cheetah Restoration?
On July 20, 2022, India and Namibia inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reintroduction cheetahs in historical range in India. 8 Cheetahs (4 males and 4 females) are likely to reach India, in August 2022. They will be reintroduced in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Reintroduction of Cheetahs in India
Government of India has planned to bring disease-free, behaviourally sound Cheetahs from abroad in India, as a part of reintroduction plan. What are other qualities that Government is looking for? Government is also looking for Cheetahs, that are not overly ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India
On January 5, 2022, the Union government launched an action plan for introducing Cheetah in India. Key Facts The ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’ was released by environment ministry in the 19th meeting of National Tiger Conservation ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Kuno National Park to get 13 cheetahs next year
The Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is set to get 13 cheetahs in 2022. Key Points The Kuno National Park was originally developed as the second home for Asiatic lions in India, apart from Gir National Park. However, that ..