Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) MoU signed for Ladakh wildlife conservation

Exam-focused facts from the 5 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps and the Ladakh administration signed an MoU under the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) programme.
The MoU was signed on World Wildlife Day in the presence of Lt General Hitesh Bhalla, GOC Fire and Fury Corps, and Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra.
The agreement aims to conserve flagship species including the snow leopard, Himalayan wolf, ibex, marmot, black-necked crane and bharal (blue sheep).
A joint Snow Leopard Conservation Cell will be established to monitor conservation efforts in the region.