Why in the news?
India chaired a high level meeting of Big Cat Range Countries in New Delhi, where the Union Environment Minister invited all such countries to join IBCA. India will host the Global Big Cats Summit in 2026.
What is IBCA?
A global cooperative initiative launched by India to protect big cats and their habitats worldwide.
Envisioned by the Prime Minister of India.
Species covered
Seven big cats:
Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Puma
Purpose
- Strengthen conservation and ecological balance
- Promote knowledge sharing, capacity building
- Encourage nature based solutions for green growth
- Safeguard ecosystems and enhance climate resilience
Current Status
- Secretariat: New Delhi, India
- Members: 18 countries
- Observer countries: 3
- Supported by various international organisations
| Consider the following statements: (2016)
1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
