17 July 2026

Capture of wild elephant in Chittoor

This event serves as a practical example of human-wildlife conflict and conservation management, which are relevant themes for GS3 environmental studies, though the specific incident is too localized for a direct question.

Questions

1. Discuss the challenges associated with human-wildlife conflict in forest-fringe areas and evaluate the efficacy of current mitigation strategies employed by the Forest Department. 150 words
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Prelims

1. In the context of wildlife management in India, what is a 'kumki'?

   1. A A trained elephant used to assist in operations involving wild elephants
   2. B A traditional method of tracking wildlife migration patterns
   3. C A specialized tranquilizer dart used for large mammals
   4. D A forest corridor designated for the movement of endangered species