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September 2026
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India’s cheetah population reaches 52, four years after reintroduction
- India now has 52 cheetahs, four years after Project Cheetah began on 17 September 2022.
- 32 cubs have been born in India since the reintroduction.
- 49 cheetahs live in Kuno National Park and 3 in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Why it matters
[Environment] Project Cheetah is a frequent exam topic. Know the two sites in Madhya Pradesh and the three source countries.
Gujarat completes mangrove planting on 27,000 hectares in Kutch under MISHTI
- Gujarat has planted mangroves on 27,000 hectares in Kutch under the MISHTI scheme.
- Its target under the scheme is 29,000 hectares.
- Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav visited a nursery at Jakhau that raises mangrove and seaweed species.
Why it matters
[Environment] MISHTI stands for Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes. Mangroves protect coasts from storms and erosion.
UK lists India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme as a qualifying carbon price under its CBAM
- The UK has listed India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying carbon pricing scheme under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- Indian exporters can claim relief in the UK for carbon prices already paid in India. This avoids paying twice for the same emissions.
- UK CBAM goods include steel, aluminium, fertiliser and cement. The UK CBAM starts in 2027.
Why it matters
[Environment] CCTS was notified in June 2023 and is run by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. A CBAM taxes the carbon in imported goods.