Current Affairs MCQs

2025-03-27
Question

Which Indian zoo became the first to preserve DNA samples of wildlife found in snowy regions in March 2025?

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Option D: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling”.
In March 2025, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling became India's first zoo to preserve DNA samples of wildlife found in snowy regions.

Launched in collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, the project aims to support conservation efforts for endangered species. So far, 60 DNA samples from indigenous animals, including red pandas and snow leopards, have been collected.

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