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Animal Census is the systematic process of estimating wildlife populations to monitor their status, track population trends, and support conservation efforts. Methods :- Camera Trapping / Transect Surveys / Radio Telemetry/GPS Tracking / DNA Analysis / Aerial Surveys / Call Count Method Etc.

Animal Census Frequency in India

1. Tiger Census - Every 4 years 2. Leopard Census - Every 4 years. 3. Elephant Census - Every 5 years 4. Lion Census - Every 5 years. 5.Rhino Census - Every 3 years. 6. Dolphin Census - Every 2 years. More Details Join :- https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKYG3GOj9wHtyqdi2v

📌📌 Union Budget 2025 📌📌 📌 The central government has increased the Union Environment Ministry's budget by 9%, allocating 3,412.82 crore for the 2025-26 financial year compared to ₹3,125.96 crore in 2024-25. This enhanced budget aims to strengthen conservation efforts, protect wildlife, and expand India's forest cover. Key allocations include: ✔220 crore for the National Mission for a Green India (up from 160 crore) to expand and protect forest cover. ✔₹50 crore for natural resource and ecosystem conservation (up from ₹30 crore). ✔₹10 crore for biodiversity conservation, nearly triple the previous ₹3.5 crore. ✔35 crore for aquatic ecosystem conservation (up from 23.5 crore). ✔₹290 crore for Project Tiger and Project Elephant (up from 245 crore) to safeguard these keystone species and their habitats. The budget shows the government's commitment to sustainability.

_World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971._ Wetlands, also called the " kidneys of the Earth ," filter pollutants and support biodiversity. As of 2024, there are over 2,500 Ramsar Sites worldwide, including 89 in India. Join :- https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKYG3GOj9wHtyqdi2v

India adds 4 new Ramsar sites, taking the total to 89! As the world prepares to celebrate #WorldWetlands Day, India proudly announces the inclusion of: 1 Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu 2 Therthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu 3 Khecheopalri Wetland, Sikkim 4 Udhwa Lake, Jharkhand Let's celebrate this achievement and continue working towards a sustainable future! Join :- https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKYG3GOj9wHtyqdi2v

UKPSC ACF/FRO notification tomorrow.

Forest and Wildlife Related Organization In Dehradun . 1. Forest Research Institute (FRI) 2. Directorate of forest Education. 3. Forest Survey of India (fSI) 4. Indian Council of forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) 5. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing 6. Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) 7. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) 8. Wildlife Preservation Society of India . Join :- https://chat.whatsapp.com/CLF63k7PUKE5Mzhr1BA7yP

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The National Wildlife Action Plans (NWAP) in India provide a roadmap for wildlife conservation: 1. First NWAP (1983–2001) 🦏🌿: Adopted by the Indian Board for Wildlife (IBWL), it laid the foundation for wildlife conservation in India. 2. Second NWAP (2002–2016) 🐅📜: Revised the first plan, addressing emerging conservation challenges such as habitat loss, climate change, and human-wildlife conflict. 3. Third NWAP (2017–2031) 🌍🐾: Focuses on a landscape approach to conserve uncultivated flora and undomesticated fauna with ecological value, regardless of their location. It emphasizes 17 key themes covering various aspects of wildlife conservation, including climate change, habitat restoration, and community participation. Short Notes Join -- https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKYG3GOj9wHtyqdi2v

What is the pink powder sprayed over the California wildfires?

The pink powder sprayed over wildfires in California and other regions is a fire retardant, and its key ingredient is indeed ammonium phosphate, which is also commonly used in fertilizers. Pink Color: The pink dye is added to help firefighters see where the retardant has been dropped, ensuring effective coverage. Join - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKYG3GOj9wHtyqdi2v

Biodiversity Act, 2002 focuses on conserving biological diversity, sustainable use, and fair benefit-sharing. 1. Chapter I: Preliminary – Definitions and scope. 2. Chapter II: Regulation of Access – Rules for accessing biodiversity. 3. Chapter III & IV: National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) – Formation, functions, and powers. 4. Chapter V: Approval by NBA – Procedure for approvals. 5. Chapter VI: State Biodiversity Board (SBB) - State-level governance. 6. Chapter X: Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) – Local conservation and PBR documentation. This three-tier structure (NBA, SBB, BMC) ensures biodiversity protection and equitable benefit-sharing.