Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 December 2022
Contents
- Cross Border Drones from Pak Rangers outposts
- Is rhino and elephant conservation a success?
Cross Border Drones from Pak Rangers Outposts
Context
The Amritsar sector of the Border Security Force (BSF) has seen the most cases of international border violations by drones originating in Pakistan in the last year. This was revealed by data obtained from Indian security agencies by a leading news outlet.
Relevance
GS Paper 3: Internal Security
Mains Question
What exactly are suicide drones? What changes are they making to traditional warfare? (150 words)
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Is Rhino and Elephant Conservation a Success?
Context
- When the Kaziranga National Park celebrated its centennial in 2005, conservationists around the world dubbed it the “greatest conservation success story in history,” with much of the credit going to a rhino protection force that shoots alleged poachers on sight.
- Since 2012-13, more than 55 armed men have been killed for illegal entry within the 1,300-square-kilometer tiger reserve.
Relevance
GS Paper 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management
Mains Question
Project Tiger’s success may result in human-animal conflict if habitat conservation is not prioritised. Discuss. (250 words)
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