Indian Army & Ladakh Dept Sign MoU

Current Context: On 3 March 2026 (World Wildlife Day), the Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Corps and the Forest, Ecology & Environment Department of Ladakh signed an MoU in Leh.

• The agreement aims to conserve Ladakh’s fragile high‑altitude ecosystem.
• It focuses on protecting species like the snow leopard, Himalayan wolf, ibex, marmot, and black‑necked crane.
• The MoU was signed under the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) programme.
• It emphasizes joint conservation efforts and ecological awareness among soldiers and locals.
• The collaboration balances security operations with environmental protection.
• It highlights India’s commitment to biodiversity preservation and civil–military cooperation in sensitive border regions.

Question:

Q.1 Which unit of the Indian Army signed the MoU for ecological conservation in Ladakh?
a) Fire and Fury Corps
b) Northern Command
c) Trishul Division
d) Eastern Command

Answer: b) The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army, responsible for security in the Ladakh region, partnered with Ladakh authorities to protect the fragile high-altitude ecosystem.