CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -220. From which state/UT does Alia Mir, who was honoured with the Wildlife Conservation Award, belong? Explanation: Alia Mir, a woman from Jammu and Kashmir, has been honoured with the Wildlife Conservation Award by the administration for her conservation efforts in the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given every year for significant contribution in the field of wildlife which is recognised as having made or has the potential measurable and major impact on the protection and conservation of wildlife in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wildlife SOS leads efforts to protect endangered wild elephant populations in India, as well as rescue, treat and care for elephants exploited and abused for tourism and “begging”. We work closely with the Forest Department and other agencies to help enforce wildlife protection, anti-poaching and anti-trafficking laws.