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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: TH Subject: Environment Context: India celebrated World Wetlands Day with the theme Wetlands and traditional knowledge, notably adding two new Ramsar sites—Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat)—bringing the national total to 98. About Wetlands as a National Public Good: What it is? Wetlands are land areas saturated or flooded with water, either permanently …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “Wetland conservation is no longer a luxury but a necessity in developing economies”. Illustrate with examples how wetlands contribute to climate resilience. Analyse why their neglect persists despite their known benefits. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: In the backdrop of …
The video explains concepts related to wetlands and Ramsar convention meant to conserve it. Mnemonic Tricks to remember Ramsar sites in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Manipur, Tripura, Assam and West Bengal have been discussed here.
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: When is it celebrated? 2nd Feb Every Year. Significance: The day also marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. Protection: Wetlands are currently protected under different designations, including the …
