Question 47 from UPSC CSE 2017 - Environment

Question

The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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Correct Option: B. Maintenance of Tiger Reserves

Strategy: Identify keywords-'M-STrIPES'-and associate with its conservation context. Recall that this term is frequently mentioned alongside technology-aided management and monitoring of tiger reserves. The options regarding breeding, navigation, and highways do not align; only 'maintenance of tiger reserves' fits both the full form and its application.

Key Info: **M-STrIPES: Monitoring System for Tigers – Intensive Protection and Ecological Status**

Developed by India's National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), M-STrIPES is a software-based tool designed for the effective management and monitoring of tiger reserves.

**Key aspects:**
- It leverages GPS, GIS, and mobile technology to assist field staff.
- Core functions include patrolling, recording wildlife sightings, mapping habitats, and monitoring ecological parameters.
- The primary goals are to strengthen protection against illegal activities like poaching, assess tiger populations, and manage habitats efficiently.
- Widely adopted across Indian tiger reserves, it is a key component of Project Tiger.
- The system enhances accountability, provides real-time reports, and supports informed management decisions for conservation.

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Option A: Captive breeding of Wild Fauna

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Option C: Indigenous Satellite Navigation System

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Option D: Security of National Highways