Project Cheetah: Eight New Cubs Born in Kuno National Park
Eight new cheetah cubs were born to two translocated females in Kuno National Park, marking a success for Project Cheetah.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Eight new cheetah cubs born in Kuno National Park.
- Success for the intercontinental Project Cheetah.
- Cheetahs were translocated from Namibia and South Africa.
- Aims to restore grassland ecosystems in India.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Very High | 12–20 | Environment and Ecology is a separate section in UPSC Prelims. GS-III includes environment, climate change, and disaster management. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–5 | National parks, Ramsar sites, pollution levels, and climate summits appear in SSC GK. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 5–8 | State PCS papers test both central environment policy and state-specific conservation achievements. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- New Ramsar sites, UNESCO sites, Biosphere Reserves: name, state/country, reason for designation
- Climate summit outcomes: COP targets, India's commitments, new agreements
- Pollution data: India's air quality rank, river clean-up updates, plastic ban updates
- Endangered species: IUCN category, habitat, threats, conservation project
- Environmental laws and policies: recent amendments to Environment Protection Act, Forest Rights Act
Practice Questions
Q1. In which state is Kuno National Park located?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
Explanation: Kuno National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Q2. In which year was the cheetah officially declared extinct in India?
- 1947
- 1952
- 1972
- 1991
Explanation: The cheetah was officially declared extinct in India in 1952.
How to Prepare Environment for Government Exams
Ramsar sites and World Heritage Site additions are announced annually. Compile the year's additions — they are direct exam questions.
For UPSC, understand the international treaty context: Paris Agreement, CBD, CITES, Ramsar — know what each treaty does.
Climate news = policy news. Always note the government response to any environmental event — that's what UPSC Mains tests.
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