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Cheetah to be re-introduced in India
World’s fastest land animal, Cheetah is expected to be reintroduced in India. Cheetah will be introduced at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in November 2021. Why it is being reintroduced? India had spotted its last Cheetah in Chhattisgarh in 1947. After the death of last Cheetah, it was declared extinct in 1952. Supreme Court ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: African Cheetah • African savannas • chambal region • Cheetah reintroduction in India • Cheetah Reintroduction Project • Kuno National Park • Saharan Cheetah
Facts Box: Cheetah Reintroduction Project
Cheetah has become extinct in India for more than 70 years now due to over hunting. Hence, several steps are being taken for the reintroduction of the cat in the country. It was brought up at CMS-COP 13 as well. Highlights On January 28, 2020, the Supreme Court of India cleared way for the reintroduction ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Asiatic lion • Cheetah Reintroduction Project • CMS COP 13 • Conservation Project • Convention on Biological Diversity • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals • Iran
Madhya Pradesh Government seeks revival of Cheetah Reintroduction Project
Madhya Pradesh forest department has written to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to revive its Cheetah Reintroduction Project to reintroduce Cheetahs in Nauradehi sanctuary located in Sagar district of state. The ambitious project was conceived in 2009 but had hit roadblock for want of funds. Key Facts Cheetah, fastest land animal was declared extinct in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Topics: Cheetah Reintroduction Project • Environment • Madhya Pradesh • Nauradehi Sanctuary • NTCA • Wildlife Protection