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What is the International Big Cat Alliance, launched by India?

June 17, 2025 6:36 pm

The Indian government established the IBCA through the National Tiger Conservation Authority in 2024, with the mandate to protect seven big cats – the Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma.

5 special big cats found only in India

May 24, 2025 11:05 pm

India is the only country in the world to have Asiatic Lions in their natural habitat.

Knowledge Nugget | India and International Big Cat Alliance: A Must-Know Topic for UPSC Prelims 2025

Knowledge Nugget | India and International Big Cat Alliance: All you need to know for UPSC Exam

April 24, 2025 5:44 pm

India’s initiative International Big Cat Alliance has taken a major leap forward, but what is it all about? Here's everything you need to know about this global conservation initiative that has been making headlines for the past two years. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about Project Tiger.

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Knowledge Nugget: Importance of the International Big Cat Alliance for UPSC Exam

February 21, 2025 10:39 am

Recently, the IBCA, a treaty-based intergovernmental organization launched by India to conserve the seven big cats, came into force. In today's 'Knowledge Nugget,' get to know what IBCA is and the conservation status of these seven cats.

India formally joins IBCA: Know about Big Cats

Wildlife Week 2024 Special: International Big Cat Alliance and India

October 11, 2024 1:59 pm

India recently joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). In this Wildlife Week, let's learn about Big Cats, their habitats, the significant steps taken by the government for their conservation, and more.

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India formally joins International Big Cat Alliance

September 21, 2024 3:33 pm

In April 2023, PM Narendra Modi had launched the IBCA with an aim to secure the future of big cats and their landscapes.

India’s snow leopard count: Why this Himalayan feat is only the first step to securing the cat

February 06, 2024 11:05 am

India’s first-ever snow leopard estimate overcame the challenges of unforgiving terrain, the cat’s elusive nature and undistinguishable spot patterns. But this is only the beginning of our understanding of the cat’s status and vulnerabilities across its range.

India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million

March 07, 2023 4:56 pm

Its major activities will include “advocacy, partnership, knowledge e-portal, capacity building, eco-tourism, partnerships between expert groups and finance tapping”.

Guinness alert: People often confuse Fenrir, the world's tallest living domestic cat, with a 'small panther, puma, or ocelot'

October 03, 2022 3:35 pm

The feline belongs to Dr William John Powers of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Unites States of America.

Cheetahs and others: know the 7 big cats

September 18, 2022 12:57 pm

The cheetah, which is being re-introduced to India from Africa, is not to be confused with the leopard, which too has spots that look somewhat similar.