{"id":53539,"date":"2025-09-09T20:36:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=53539"},"modified":"2025-09-10T12:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:16:47","slug":"news-in-short-9-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/09-09-2025\/news-in-short-9-september-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short \u2013 9 September, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>GI Tag Push in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Assam\u2019s Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government recently launched a special drive to work towards GI tag registration of cultural artefacts belonging to all 26 communities of the region.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This move follows the recognition of 21 Bodo indigenous items with GI tags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dbcaa9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bodoland-gi-map-724x1024.png\" alt=\"bodoland gi map\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-53544\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dbcaa9; width:440px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bodoland-gi-map-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bodoland-gi-map-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bodoland-gi-map-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bodoland-gi-map-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bodoland-gi-map.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Geographical Indication (GI)<\/strong><br>&#8211; A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.<br>&#8211; In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.<br>&#8211; Geographical indications are typically <strong>used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.<\/strong><br><strong>GI Tags and India<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act,1999 <\/strong>seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.<br>&#8211; The Act is administered by the <strong>Controller General of Patents, Designs and TradeMarks<\/strong>, who is the Registrar of Geographical Indications.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of <strong>10 years.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Sep\/06\/bodolands-gi-tag-drive-turns-into-cultural-renaissance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO-2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Minister for Earth Sciences felicitated student winners comprising the Indian team at <strong>\u201cInternational Earth Sciences Olympiad\u201d (IESO-2025) held in China.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team India secured a total of seven medals <\/strong>\u2013 1 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze \u2013 along with a <strong>3rd Prize<\/strong> in the International Geoscience Youth Movement (I-GYM) Reporter category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ministry supports <strong>students for IESO every year<\/strong> by conducting the <strong>Indian National Earth Science Olympiad (INESO) across 300 centres in India.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Earth Sciences Olympiad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was established in <strong>2003 <\/strong>by the <strong>International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO).<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is one of the<strong> twelve International Science Olympiads.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is an <strong>annual competition<\/strong> for <strong>secondary school students (Class IX\u2013XII) worldwide.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India <\/strong>has been participating since <strong>2007 <\/strong>and hosted the <strong>10th edition at Mysore in 2013.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To enhance the level of <strong>geoscience education worldwide and increase public awareness of Earth Sciences.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nature:<\/strong> A non-governmental, non-profit international organization established in <strong>2000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>Promotes geoscience education at all levels (schools, universities, and public education).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Membership:<\/strong> Open to individual geoscience educators, institutions, and organizations worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2164472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Universal Postal Union (UPU)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Organisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 28th Universal Postal Congress, the supreme decision-making body of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/11-10-2022\/universal-postal-union-upu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/11-10-2022\/universal-postal-union-upu\">Universal Postal Union (UPU)<\/a>, opened in Dubai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Universal Postal Union (UPU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Established: <\/strong>9 October 1874 (Treaty of Bern).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UN Agency<\/strong>: Became a specialized UN agency in 1948.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates international postal policies and operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created a \u201csingle postal territory\u201d for uniform international mail rates and equal treatment for domestic and foreign mail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sets technical standards and rules for cross-border mail, parcels, and financial services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Members: <\/strong>192 member countries, making it one of the oldest and largest global organizations.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India joined UPU in 1876.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/dubai-hosts-28th-universal-postal-congress-india-pledges-active-role\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AIR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Himachal Pradesh Becomes Fully Literate State&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On <strong>International Literacy Day<\/strong>, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister declared the state fully literate, achieving a <strong>99.30% literacy rate which is higher than the national benchmark of 95%.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Definition of literacy<\/strong><br>&#8211; According to the <strong>2011 Census<\/strong>, literacy is defined as the ability to both read and write with understanding in any language for individuals aged seven and above.<br>&#8211; Merely being able to read does not qualify as literacy. The 2011 data shows a notable rise in literacy levels across India.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Literacy Day (ILD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International Literacy Day (ILD) is observed annually on September 8 and was proclaimed by UNESCO during the 14th General Conference in October 1966, following the landmark World Conference of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy held in Tehran in 1965.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has become a global occasion recognised by nearly every country, serving as a moment to reflect on the importance of literacy, assess progress, and confront ongoing challenges.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025, International Literacy Day\u2019s theme<\/strong> : \u201cPromoting Literacy in the Digital Era,\u201d emphasizing the need to integrate digital skills with traditional literacy to bridge the digital divide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s progress in literacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has made <strong>significant progress<\/strong> in literacy, with Himachal Pradesh becoming the fourth state\u2014after Tripura, Mizoram, and Goa\u2014to achieve full functional literacy. Ladakh is the first fully literate Union Territory.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The national literacy rate rose from <strong>74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023\u201324.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram<\/strong> enrolled over 3 crore learners with a 90% success rate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India\u2019s digital public infrastructure<\/strong> has played a key role, setting an example for the Global South in advancing education and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2164749#:~:text=Himachal%20Pradesh%20has%20become%20the,Territory%20to%20be%20fully%20literate.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently, the platinum jubilee of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) was held.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Established: <\/strong>1955, Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong> Boost India&#8217;s global competitiveness and raise engineering export targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acts as the interface between government and exporters, advocating policy reforms and providing technical, financial, and strategic support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> Over 12,000 companies, with around 60% SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Head &amp; Registered Offic<\/strong>e: Kolkata.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: LM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS3\/Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many services are implementing <strong>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/strong> to improve security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a <strong>cybersecurity measure<\/strong> that strengthens user verification by requiring two distinct forms of identity: something you know (like a password) and something you have (such as an OTP-generating app or device).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apps like Google Authenticator generate short, time-sensitive codes using a system called <strong>TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password),<\/strong> which relies on a shared secret key and the current time divided into 30-second intervals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both the app and the server use this key and time counter to compute the same code via a cryptographic process involving <strong>HMAC-SHA-256\u2014a secure hash-based method<\/strong> that combines the key and message using XOR operations.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>XOR (exclusive OR) is a fundamental logical operation in computer science that works on bits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhances account security and ensures both authenticity and integrity which make it a cornerstone of digital trust across public and private sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password)<\/strong><br>&#8211; TOTP is a time-based variant of <strong>HMAC<\/strong>-based OTP systems, offering automatic synchronization and robust protection against password-only attacks.<br>1. <strong>HMAC stands for \u2018hash-based message authentication code\u2019.<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>TOTP is secure because:<\/strong><br>1. Codes expire quickly (every 30 seconds)<br>2. Guessing the correct code is nearly impossible<br>3. The secret key is not transmitted or exposed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :TH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ghost Bat Drone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus:GS3\/Defence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australia is rapidly developing its defense capabilities with the production of <strong>MQ-28A Ghost Bat drones.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ghost Bat Drone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are 38-foot-long autonomous military aircraft designed as<strong> \u201crobot wingmen.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can be <strong>operated remotely and can fly preprogrammed missions<\/strong> with human oversight from afar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are named after a fierce<strong> native bat,<\/strong> they have a range of ~2,300 miles, nearly spanning Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Latest Developments&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australia has invested $650 million in partnership with Boeing to develop and manufacture the drones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This marks the first domestically produced aircraft in over 50 years, signaling a revival of its defense industry.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;70% of components will be made in Australia; each drone costs ~10% of an F-35 fighter jet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>China and the U.S. are also developing \u201cloyal wingman\u201d drones, reflecting a surge in unmanned systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :IE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hilsa Fish (Tenualosa ilisha)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Species in news<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bangladesh has decided to allow the export of 1,200 tonnes of hilsa fish, to India ahead of the Durga Puja festive season as a mark of \u201cenduring Bangladesh-India friendship\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hilsa fish<\/strong>, also known as<strong> Ilish, <\/strong>is a popular and culturally significant fish in South Asia, particularly in <strong>Bangladesh<\/strong> and the Indian state of <strong>West Bengal.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is found in rivers and estuaries in <strong>Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Myanmar <\/strong>and the <strong>Persian Gulf area.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It is the national fish<\/strong> of Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>The fish has a <strong>silvery-golden color<\/strong> and a compressed, streamlined body.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is also called the<strong> &#8220;queen of fish&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flavor and texture: <\/strong>It has an oily, rich flavor and a uniquely soft, flaky texture. Hilsa is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conservation status:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"566b70\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #566b70;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-50.png\" alt=\"hilsa fish\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-53540\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/bangladesh-sending-1200-tonnes-of-hilsa-ahead-of-festive-season-as-gesture-of-enduring-friendship\/article70027225.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis Nigriceps)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Environment Ministry\u2019s Expert Appraisal Committee has approved an Environmental Impact Assessment study for the proposed <strong>400-hectare Birmania Rock Phosphate mine in Jaisalmer<\/strong>, Rajasthan, which falls within the potential habitat of <strong>Great Indian Bustard (GIB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Great Indian Bustard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The GIB is one of the <strong>heaviest flying birds<\/strong> in the world.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> The great Indian bustard is an omnivore and&nbsp; feeds on insects, grass seeds, berries, rodents, and reptiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habitat and distribution: <\/strong>The Great Indian Bustard, once widespread across the Indian subcontinent and Pakistan, is now largely confined to <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong> with small populations in <strong>Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rajasthan&#8217;s Thar Desert, particularly the <strong>Desert National Park<\/strong>, is the last stronghold for the species in India, holding over 90% of the remaining wild population.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is the <strong>state bird<\/strong> of <strong>Rajasthan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>It is a key indicator of the health of its native arid and semi-arid grassland ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IUCN Status: <\/strong>Critically Endangered&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a0834d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ardeotis-Nigriceps.png\" alt=\"great indian bustard\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-53543\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a0834d; width:399px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ardeotis-Nigriceps.png 801w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ardeotis-Nigriceps-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ardeotis-Nigriceps-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conservation Efforts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Project Great Indian Bustard:<\/strong> It was launched by the Rajasthan government in <strong>2013,<\/strong> the project works to construct breeding enclosures and reduce human pressure on the bustard&#8217;s habitat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Bustard Recovery Plan: <\/strong>It is implemented by the Indian <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC)<\/strong> and the <strong>Wildlife Institute of India (WII),<\/strong> focusing on habitat improvement and conservation breeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Captive breeding: <\/strong>A conservation breeding program was established in 2019, with captive breeding centers at Sam and Ramdevra in Rajasthan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitigation of power line collisions:<\/strong> Following a Supreme Court order, measures are being taken to install bird diverters on existing power lines and explore undergrounding lines in critical habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/land-for-jobs-lalu-yadav-asks-delhi-hc-to-quash-2022-cbi-case-10238498\/?ref=infinite\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Assam\u2019s Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government recently launched a special drive to work towards GI tag registration of cultural artefacts belonging to all 26 communities of the region.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/09-09-2025\/news-in-short-9-september-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read\u00a0More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53539","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53539"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53574,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53539\/revisions\/53574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}