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Thar Desert
Rajasthan, India
Why in news
Apr 2026
The bustard's core habitat was in focus as a chick hatched in Gujarat's Kutch after a decade under the first inter-state conservation initiative.
Key facts
- A Great Indian Bustard chick hatched in Kutch after a decade, under the first inter-state conservation initiative.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and extent.
Mains
Mains (GS-1): physiography and desertification.
Asked in UPSC
2020, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2002, 2001, 1999
Frequently asked questions
Why is Thar Desert in the news?
Apr 2026: The bustard's core habitat was in focus as a chick hatched in Gujarat's Kutch after a decade under the first inter-state conservation initiative.
Why is Thar Desert important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and extent. Mains (GS-1): physiography and desertification.
Last updated: 2026-10-09