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5 August 2026

Human-wildlife conflict in Krishnagiri

The incident serves as a practical case study for human-wildlife conflict, which is a recurring theme in environmental conservation and disaster management, though the specific local event is not a direct exam question.

1 min read Day 4 of 5 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • A farmer was killed by a herd of six wild elephants near the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border in Krishnagiri district.
  • The incident occurred near Chinna Matarlapalle village, approximately 12 km from Kuppam.
  • The elephant herd has been moving through a contiguous forest area spanning the inter-State border for several days.
  • The incident has resulted in local protests and farmers in the region avoiding their fields due to safety concerns.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 5 in Human-wildlife conflict management in Andhra Pradesh, which has been running since 25 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Human-wildlife conflict in border regions poses significant challenges to both biodiversity conservation and rural livelihoods. Discuss the institutional mechanisms required for inter-state coordination to mitigate such conflicts. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Krishnagiri district, often in the news for human-wildlife conflict, shares its borders with which of the following states?

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