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Central Zoo Authority meets on ex-situ conservation

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Central Zoo Authority meets on ex-situ conservation (GS3 · Biodiversity, 3 February 2026)
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What happened

  • The Environment Minister chaired the 43rd Central Zoo Authority meeting at the National Zoological Park [PIB].

Background

  • Ex-situ conservation and evaluation of zoos were discussed; CZA marked its 34th Foundation Day [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Zoos are meant to back up wild populations through breeding, not just display them.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation

  1. As per PIB (2026-02-03): the Environment Minister chaired the 43rd Central Zoo Authority meeting at the National Zoological Park.
  2. Zoos are meant to back up wild populations through breeding, not just display them.
Quotable data point

The Environment Minister chaired the 43rd Central Zoo Authority meeting at the National Zoological Park.

PIB: 43rd CZA meeting, 3 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: CZA.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

CZA deals mainly with

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: 43rd CZA meeting, 3 Feb 2026

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