The term ‘M-STRIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

The term ‘M-STRIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
Security of National Highways
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
The term ‘M-STRIPES’ stands for Monitoring System For Tigers – Intensive Protection and Ecological Status.
It is a software-based monitoring system implemented by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in India to strengthen patrolling and surveillance in tiger reserves.
M-STRIPES utilizes GPS, camera traps, and field data collected by forest staff to provide real-time information on tiger sightings, signs, and threats, helping in effective management and anti-poaching efforts within tiger habitats.