Why in the News
India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit in June 2026, with participation from around 95 countries. The summit is expected to adopt the Delhi Declaration on global big cat conservation.
About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
- A global alliance for big cat conservation
- Launched by Narendra Modi in 2023
- Conceived and led by India
Objective
- Promote:
- Conservation of big cats
- Habitat protection
- Research and innovation
- International cooperation
Big Cats Covered under IBCA
- Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
| [2020] Consider the following statements: 1 Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2 Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3 One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
