General Studies 3

Bird Life International (BI) What is it?: World’s largest nature conservation partnership, consisting of 120 national nature conservation organisations across the globe.  Mission: BI is dedicated to the conservation of birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity. Aims: To work collaboratively … Continue reading →

Fullform: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Establishment: An international non-governmental organization (NGO) working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.  Headquarters located in Gland, Switzerland.  Functions and Activities: Engaged in research, field projects, … Continue reading →

Fullform: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Establishment: An international treaty concluded under the UN Environment Programme in 1979 in Bonn, Germany. Entered into force in 1983. Also known as the Bonn Convention or Global … Continue reading →

Fullform: Trade Records Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce. What is it?: TRAFFIC is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in 1976. Formation: Established as a joint program of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union … Continue reading →

Fullform: Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) Formation: Established in 1997 by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Aims: To monitor trends in elephant poaching across their range in Africa and … Continue reading →

Fullform: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora What is it?: CITES, is a multilateral treaty designed to regulate and control international trade in species of plants and animals threatened by extinction. Origin: Adopted in … Continue reading →

What is it?: Legally binding multilateral treaty established in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Aim: To achieve sustainable development through 3 main goals: The conservation of biological diversity. Sustainable utilisation of its components. Fair sharing of … Continue reading →

Tropical Rainforest Location: Restricted pockets in the Western Ghats (Kerala and Karnataka) and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Characteristics: Lush green forests with towering trees, abundant rainfall, and high humidity. The dense canopy cover shades the forest floor, creating a … Continue reading →

Tropical Rainforest Location: Found around the equator in South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Features: Lush, dense forests with abundant rainfall, high temperatures, and incredible biodiversity. Plants: Characterised by tall trees with broad leaves, epiphytes (plants that grow on … Continue reading →

In-Situ Conservation (On-Site Conservation) Focuses on protecting and managing populations of species within their natural habitats. Aims to address the root causes of species decline within their ecosystems. Examples: Establishment of protected areas: National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and bio reserves … Continue reading →