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9 September 2026

Rescue of orangutans in Odisha

The incident highlights the issue of illegal wildlife trafficking and the role of state forest departments in conservation, serving as a relevant case study for environmental protection and biodiversity management.

1 min read Day 1 of 3 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Five young orangutans (three male, two female) were rescued by the Odisha Forest Department in the Udayapur-Talsari forest area of Balasore district.
  • The rescued animals are aged between six months and one year.
  • Orangutans are not native to India; their natural habitats are the forests of Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • The animals were found abandoned in a casuarina plantation, suggesting a failed illegal wildlife transit operation.
  • The rescued orangutans have been relocated to Nandankanan Zoological Park for medical evaluation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in Orangutan trafficking investigation in Odisha, which has been running since 9 September 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The recent discovery of non-native wildlife species in Indian forests highlights the challenges of illegal wildlife trafficking. Discuss the legislative framework in India to combat the illicit trade of exotic animals and the role of forest departments in monitoring such transboundary threats. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Orangutans, which were recently found in Odisha, are naturally native to which of the following regions?

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