Saudi Arabia joined on 22 May 2026.
Q2: How many member countries does the IBCA have now?
Ans: The IBCA has 26 member countries and five observer nations.
Q3: Which countries lead the IBCA?
Ans: India leads the International Big Cat Alliance. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Q4: Which big cat species are covered under the IBCA?
Ans: The IBCA covers seven species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma.
Q5: What are the three main functions of the IBCA?
Ans: The three main functions are knowledge exchange, capacity building, and resource mobilisation for big cat conservation.
Month: Current Affairs - May 23, 2026
Category: Environment, Ecology