The term 'M-STRIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
A
Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
B
Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
C
Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
D
Security of National Highways
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The term 'M-STRIPES' stands for Monitoring System for Tigers – Intensive Protection and Ecological Status.
2. It is a software-based monitoring system launched by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in India.
3. Its primary purpose and context, often highlighted in the news, is related to improving the patrolling, monitoring, and overall Maintenance of Tiger Reserves by providing a platform to collect, analyze, and report data related to tiger sightings, patrolling efforts, ecological parameters, and threats.
4. Option (A) Captive breeding is a specific conservation technique, not the focus of M-STRIPES.
5. Option (C) refers to systems like IRNSS/NavIC.
6. Option (D) pertains to infrastructure security.
7. Therefore, the correct context for 'M-STRIPES' is the Maintenance of Tiger Reserves.