Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 · Schedule changes
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It is 9 September 1972. India enacts the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 — the first comprehensive wildlife conservation law. Inspired by the Stockholm Conference 1972 on environment + India's hosting role under PM Indira Gandhi.
For UPSC, WPA + Schedules + Protected Areas are heavily tested in Prelims + Mains GS-III.
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For UPSC:
- Prelims: WPA 1972 Schedules + 2022 amendment + Protected Areas + Project Tiger + Project Elephant + biodiversity laws.
- Mains GS-III: Conservation strategy + WPA Amendment 2022 + human-wildlife conflict.
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