Second dolphin count starts from Bijnor
What happened
- The second rangewide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins under Project Dolphin started from Bijnor, UP. [PIB]
- The survey is coordinated by the Wildlife Institute of India with state forest departments and partners; forest staff from 13 districts of UP were trained at Bijnor. [PIB]
Background
- The survey began with 26 researchers in three boats. [PIB]
Why it matters
- The Ganga in UP holds a large share of the Gangetic dolphin, so the count starting at Bijnor fits.
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How to use this in Mains
- The Ganga in UP holds a large share of the Gangetic dolphin, so the count starting at Bijnor fits.
Quotable data pointThe second rangewide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins under Project Dolphin started from Bijnor, UP [PIB].
PIB: Second rangewide estimation of river dolphins starts from Bijnor
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: wildlife conservation.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
The second rangewide river dolphin estimation began in January 2026 from
Answer (a) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: PIB: Second rangewide estimation of river dolphins starts from Bijnor
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