CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Olive ridley turtles are recognized as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red list. 2. International Trade in these turtles and their products is banned under CITES Appendix I.

Detailed explanation-2: -The species is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List, Appendix 1 in CITES, and Schedule 1 in Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is listed as endangered in IUCN Red List and has been included in the Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Detailed explanation-4: -Population Status Olive ridley turtles are found worldwide and listed under the Endangered Species Act. Their breeding colony populations on the Pacific Coast of Mexico are listed as endangered; all others are listed as threatened.

Detailed explanation-5: -Certain populations of olive ridleys are federally listed as threatened and endangered, and the sea turtle is internationally listed as vulnerable. Threats include harvesting for skin and meat, accidental capture (particularly in shrimp trawl nets and nearshore gill nets), and marine pollution.