Dolphin Population Survey in India
India conducted its first-ever comprehensive survey to estimate the population of riverine dolphins. This significant survey focused on the dolphins inhabiting the major river systems within the country.
River Systems Surveyed
The survey specifically covered the following key river systems in India:
- Ganga River system
- Brahmaputra River system
- Indus River system
Estimated Riverine Dolphin Population
According to the detailed findings of this survey, which were released in March 2025, the estimated total number of riverine dolphins present across the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus River systems in India was 6,327.
This number represents a crucial baseline for understanding and conserving these unique aquatic mammals.
Important Questions from Environment & Ecology
- The United Nations Carbon Offset Platform is an e-commerce platform to compensate greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing carbon credits. Who among the following can buy these carbon credits?
1. A company
2. An organization
3. A citizen
Select the answer using the code given below. - Read the below statements and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: India's first initiative to track Fishing Cats through radio-collars has been introduced at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Statement 2: Fishing Cats are primarily found in coastal wetlands and mangrove ecosystems. - Which range is known for its rich biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was a result of which global conference?
- Which of the following is a preventive measure for nuclear disasters?
