Global Tiger Day 2025: India now has 58 tiger reserves; 1 lakh saplings to be planted
On 29 July 2025, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over Global Tiger Day celebrations at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi.
Summary
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over the Global Tiger Day 2025 celebrations at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi, on 29 July 2025. The number of tiger reserves in India has grown from 46 in 2014 to 58. A nationwide drive will plant over 1 lakh saplings across all 58 tiger reserves, and citizens were urged to plant a tree under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), led by India, has 24 countries on board.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 29 July 2025, National Zoological Park, New Delhi
- Presided by
- Bhupender Yadav
- Tiger reserves
- 46 (2014) to 58
- Plantation drive
- Over 1 lakh saplings across 58 reserves
- IBCA
- 24 countries on board
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As stated on Global Tiger Day 2025, the number of tiger reserves in India has grown from 46 in 2014 to:
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Correct answer: B — 58
PIB (29 July 2025): tiger reserves increased from 46 in 2014 to 58.
Where were the national Global Tiger Day 2025 celebrations presided over by Bhupender Yadav held?
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Correct answer: D — National Zoological Park, New Delhi
PIB: the celebrations were held at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements made on Global Tiger Day 2025: 1. Over 1 lakh saplings will be planted across all 58 tiger reserves. 2. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has 24 countries on board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
PIB: over 1 lakh saplings across all 58 tiger reserves; 24 countries on board IBCA. Both are correct.