International Big Cat Alliance

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Context

The Tanzanian President conveyed approval to join flagship Indian programs like the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

About

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a mega global alliance launched by India in April 2023 during the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger.

Aim

The alliance aims at the conservation of the world's seven principal big cats, which include the tiger, lion, snow leopard, leopard, jaguar, puma, and cheetah.

Mandate

Through the alliance, the member nations exchange experiences, provide faster assistance to their neighbours and place a strong emphasis on capacity building.

Members

The Intergovernmental body has 97 countries with many Asian and African countries becoming a part of the alliance.
Standard operating procedures created by the alliance is used by all members as a guide.
There is a list of dos and don'ts that will instruct nations on how to stop illegal wildlife trading and poaching.
The idea holds that once illegal wildlife trade is reduced, poaching will eventually come to an end.
The IBCA is anticipated to be self-sustaining after the first five years, which will be supported by India's "total grant assistance" of $100 million, through membership fees, contributions from bilateral and multilateral organizations, and the private sector.

Governance

A general assembly consists of all member countries.
A secretariat and a council with a minimum of seven but a maximum of fifteen member nations are chosen by the general assembly for a five-year term.
The IBCA secretary-general is appointed by the general assembly for a defined period on the advice of the council.

READ ABOUT GLOBAL BIOFUELS ALLIANCE: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/global-biofuels-alliance

BIOFUELS: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/indian-standards-on-biofuel

INDIA-TANZANIA RELATIONS: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/india-tanzania-relations

Attempt Daily Quiz

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements:

1.International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a mega-global alliance launched by India.

2.A secretariat and a council of the International Big Cat Alliance with a minimum of seven but a maximum of fifteen member nations are chosen by the general assembly for a five-year term.

3.India, Australia, and the US are the founding members of the Global Biofuels Alliance.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 only

C) 3 only

D) All

Answer: C) 3 only

India, Brazil, and the US are the founding members of the Global Biofuels Alliance.