Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

India’s first zoo-based wildlife biobank has been established at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling, West Bengal. This biobank is a significant step in wildlife conservation, as it preserves genetic materials from endangered species using cryogenic storage. Launched in July 2024 in collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), the biobank plays a crucial role in preserving genetic resources, aiding breeding programs, and supporting scientific research for species revival and protection.