Saudi Arabia Joins India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as 26th Member

Exam-focused facts from the 12 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Saudi Arabia is set to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 26th member country.
The IBCA was launched by India to promote coordinated global action for protecting major big cat species and their habitats.
The alliance aims to protect seven major big cat species: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
As of May 2026, the alliance includes 25 member countries, including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Russia, Kenya, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, and five observer nations: Kazakhstan, Namibia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Ecuador.
India's conservation efforts include Project Tiger and programmes for Tigers, Asiatic lions, Leopards, Snow leopards, and Cheetah reintroduction.