China event raises concern over India’s only ape Context: At a recent international conference on gibbons held in China, the conservation status of India’s sole ape raised questions. What do we know about hoolock gibbon? There are two types of Hoolock Gibbon which are seen […]
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 #GS 03 Biodiversity Conservation For Prelims Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: This Act provides for the protection of the country’s wild animals, birds, and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security. The Wildlife Protection Act also provides details about […]