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Mystery of the ‘missing’ Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials: ‘It had learnt to fly’
April 29, 2026 2:24 am
The chick was born of a one-of-its-kind conservation effort, spanning 700 km, and has not been seen for four-five days. However, a flying bird is hard to contain
Why Supreme Court ordered new safeguards to protect Great Indian Bustard from power lines
December 27, 2025 1:03 pm
The new measures and directions will apply across Rajasthan and Gujarat, the two most crucial habitats of the large avian species. Here is what to know
Knowledge Nugget: Great Indian Bustard Conservation — What you must know about the flagship species of the Thar Desert for UPSC Exam
December 23, 2025 1:34 pm
Supreme Court says protection of critically endangered bird non-negotiable, notes people ‘guests in the Great Indian Bustard’s abode’. Here's all you need to know.
Centre panel gives nod to assess impact of rock phosphate mine on bustard habitat
September 09, 2025 5:16 am
The proposal came from the central public sector enterprise, FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Ltd. Rock phosphate is mined to make phosphate fertilizers.
Why an SC-appointed panel is batting for ‘power corridors’ for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat
July 29, 2025 2:29 pm
The areas in which this critically endangered bird lives are also crucial for the expansion of India’s wind and solar energy capacity. The top court has been seized of a petition that seeks to protect the bustard from going extinct.
Knowledge Nugget | Great Indian Bustard in focus: Why is this flagship species relevant for UPSC Exam?
July 30, 2025 10:39 am
As the Great Indian Bustard faces critical threats to its survival, a Supreme Court-appointed expert committee has proposed key mitigation measures and restrictions in its habitat, bringing the bird back into focus. Here's all you need to know.
Exclusive: SC-named panel proposes ‘power corridors’ through Great Indian Bustard habitats
July 28, 2025 7:31 am
The committee has proposed a set of mitigation measures and restrictions based on zonal priorities.
Sindoor, Vyom, Sofiya – newly hatched Great Indian Bustard chicks in Jaisalmer get names that ring a bell
June 07, 2025 7:53 pm
The GIB, a critically endangered species found primarily in Western Rajasthan, is the focus of conservation efforts by the Ministry of Environment.
Known for efforts to save Great Indian Bustard, wildlife conservationist dead in Jaisalmer accident
May 25, 2025 3:44 am
Born in the village of Dholiya, Radheshyam Pemani was deeply influenced by the Bishnoi community's centuries-old tradition of environmental stewardship.
Just 150 left, glimmer of hope for great Indian bustard after first-ever artificial insemination birth in Jaisalmer
October 25, 2024 8:08 am
The chick was hatched on October 16, in what was the first birth of a great Indian bustard (GIB) through artificial insemination.
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