NPCIL Kaiga unit to host 17th Bird Marathon to document Western Ghats avian diversity
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Biodiversity documentation in ecologically sensitive zones: a GS3 Science & Technology and Environment case study.
Why in news
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Kaiga unit announced the 17th Kaiga Bird Marathon to document avian diversity in the Western Ghats.
Background
The two-day survey is scheduled for February 6 and 7, 2027. It aims to document avian diversity in the Western Ghats, a region where 315 bird species were previously recorded.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNPCIL: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
- Fact315 bird species were previously recorded in the Western Ghats
- BodyBombay Natural History Society and Wildlife Institute of India: Participating organizations
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Kaiga Bird Marathon and avian diversity in the Western Ghats, consider the following statements:
- The Wildlife Institute of India is one of the participating organizations.
- A total of 415 bird species were previously recorded in the Western Ghats.
- The marathon aims to document avian diversity in the Western Ghats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states 315 bird species were previously recorded.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of biodiversity documentation in ecologically sensitive zones like the Western Ghats for conservation planning and environmental impact assessments.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven conservation: Using avian diversity metrics to identify ecological health indicators
- Industrial-ecological balance: Balancing nuclear energy infrastructure with biodiversity preservation in the Western Ghats
Keywords: Biodiversity Documentation · Ecological Sensitivity · Avian Diversity · Conservation Monitoring · Environmental Impact
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