Mains Answer Writing - 2 Jun, 2026

GS3

Science & Technology

15 marks

The emergence of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases in wildlife habitats poses significant challenges to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. In the context of the recent Babesia infection-related deaths of Asiatic lion cubs in Gir National Park, discuss the causes, ecological implications, and management strategies for controlling such diseases in protected areas.

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1. Causes of the Disease
Tick-borne infection (Babesia parasite)
Wildlife–livestock interaction
Climate and environmental factors aiding tick proliferation
2. Ecological & Conservation Impact
Threat to endangered wildlife such as the Asiatic Lion
Population decline and biodiversity loss
Potential zoonotic and ecosystem risks
3. Way Forward
Disease surveillance and early warning systems
Tick control and veterinary intervention
One Health approach integrating wildlife, livestock, and human health
Framework: Causes → Consequences → Solutions (CCS) — easy to remember in the exam.

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