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1. Which country has become the first to compile a comprehensive checklist of its entire fauna?
India recently achieved a significant milestone by compiling a comprehensive checklist of its entire fauna, totalling 104,561 species. This achievement was announced during the Animal Taxonomy Summit 2024, highlighting India's commitment to biodiversity conservation and taxonomy. The effort, led by the Zoological Survey of India, underscores India's proactive approach towards understanding and documenting its rich biodiversity, essential for effective conservation and sustainable environmental management.