Q. 'Project Cheetah', recently seen in the news, was launched in which year?
Answer:
2022
Notes: The Central government’s Project Cheetah, aimed at reintroducing African cheetahs to India, has reached a significant milestone two years after the species was declared extinct in 1952. Launched in 2022, this ambitious project marks the first intercontinental translocation of big cats. So far, 20 cheetahs have been relocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh—eight from Namibia in September 2022 and twelve from South Africa in February 2023. Since their arrival, eight adult cheetahs have died, but 17 cubs were born, with 12 surviving, bringing the total number of cheetahs in Kuno to 24. The project aims to conserve the species, restore ecosystems, and boost eco-tourism and local communities.