Source: IT Subject: Environment Context: Union Environment Minister announced the addition of two new wetlands—Patna Bird Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari Dhand Wetland Reserve (Gujarat) to India’s Ramsar List ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026. With this inclusion, India’s Ramsar sites have increased to 98, reflecting a 276% expansion since 2014. About Addition of 2 …
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Source: ETV Subject: Mapping Context: Kolleru Lake has gained renewed attention as its traditional black dried fish has emerged as a high-value product in domestic and international markets, supporting hundreds of local families. About Kolleru Lake: What it is? Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, renowned for its rich biodiversity, …
Source: DTE Context: The Greater Noida Authority has launched a project to safeguard the Surajpur wetland, which faces threats from the unchecked discharge of polluted wastewater into its channels. About Surajpur Wetland: Location: Uttar Pradesh, India Unique Features: Soil type: Lacustrine (fine-grained). Tropical moist and dry deciduous vegetation with Phoenix trees surrounding the lake. Home …
Source: TH Context: The Flamingo Festival 2025 is set to return to Andhra Pradesh after a four-year hiatus, celebrating the arrival of migratory birds, particularly flamingos, to Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. About Flamingo Festival: What it is: An annual event celebrating the arrival of migratory birds, focusing on flamingos, to Pulicat Lake and …
Source: TH Context: The Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) in Assam has recorded a significant 72% decline in bird species over 27 years, primarily due to anthropogenic activities. About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary: Location: Located on the border of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts in Assam. Established in: Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1996. Habitat: Covers 11.25 sq. …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: DTE Context: The Hokersar wetland, a Ramsar site in the Kashmir Valley, has witnessed a sharp decline in migratory bird populations due to an 81% rainfall deficit in the region. About Hokersar Wetland: Location: Situated in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, within the northwest Himalayan biogeographic province. Receives water from Doodhganga River, a tributary of …
Importance: Migratory birds play several essential and indispensable roles in the ecosystems they reside in and travel through. Such birds raising broods end up acting as pest control agents by devouring insects and other organisms that harm the environment and crops. Locust attack is one such disaster that stems from that absence of birds. …
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Introduction: Migratory birds are seasonal guests with positive impacts. Birds from 29 countries fly to India every year. The country witnesses the arrival of large flocks during September-October signifying the beginning of migration. Migratory birds require nesting places and sufficient food for successful broods. Accelerated habitat loss during the last decade, including decreased …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Every year, the Wildlife Department of Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab, conducts waterbirds census exercise in six major and most biodiverse wetlands, which include the Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary, the Ropar Conservation Reserve, the Harike Wildlife Sanctuary, the Kanjli Wetland, the Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve and the …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: A virtual two-day CAF range countries’ meeting was held recently. What is migration? Why is it significant? Migration is an adaptation mechanism to help birds overcome weather adversities and unavailability of food in colder regions. The importance of …
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