Synchronised Survey Reveals Rise in Nilgiri Tahr Population to 1,364
This population level marks a 4.68% increase from the 1,303 individuals recorded in the previous year's survey in 2025.
Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), the State Animal of Tamil Nadu, is endemic to the Western Ghats and is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Key continuous habitats monitoring the species include Mukurthi National Park and Grass Hills National Park in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
Key Facts / Static GK
State Animal of: Tamil Nadu
IUCN Conservation Status: Endangered
Mukurthi National Park Location: Tamil Nadu
Practice Quiz — 8 June 2026
Q1. Who chairs the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) that recently approved the extension of Tarun Kapoor as Advisor to the Prime Minister?
Q2. Which position did Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit hold immediately prior to his appointment as the Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force?
Q3. With reference to the nomination of Han Seong-sook as the Prime Minister of South Korea, consider the following statements: 1) She was nominated by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. 2) She will become the first-ever female Prime Minister of South Korea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4. Which state has recently agreed to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, thereby completing its implementation across all 36 States and Union Territories in India?
Q5. According to the 3rd Synchronised Nilgiri Tahr Population Survey 2026, the Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to which of the following ecological regions?
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