India Hosts Over 60% of Wild Asian Elephants
Why in the news
Marking World Elephant Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the country’s large share of the global wild Asian elephant population.
Key facts
- Occasion: World Elephant Day.
- Statement by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Key figure: India has over 60% of the world’s wild Asian elephants.
- Message: elephants matter to India’s ecological heritage and conservation work.
Significance
- Confirms India’s central role in protecting the species.
- Links elephants with ecological heritage.
Exam angle
- Number to recall: over 60% of wild Asian elephants live in India.
- Day linked to the news: World Elephant Day.
- Species to note: Asian elephant.