Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Flashcards
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WPA 1982: Introduced provisions for capturing and transporting wild animals for population management.
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WPA 2002: Established the National Board for Wildlife.
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WPA 2006: Set up the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB).
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WPA 2013: Increased penalties, up to 7 years imprisonment for violations, and protected hunting rights of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
