Source: GWO Context: The Global Wetland Outlook 2025, released by the Ramsar Convention, warns of accelerating wetland degradation worldwide, with over 35% lost since 1970, threatening biodiversity and climate resilience. About Global Wetland Outlook 2025: What Are Wetlands? Definition: Wetlands are ecosystems where land is covered by water (permanently or seasonally), supporting unique biodiversity. Types: …
Source: News on Air Context: India has added four new Ramsar sites, taking the total to 89. Tamil Nadu leads with 20 wetlands, while Sikkim and Jharkhand added their first Ramsar sites, marking a significant step in wetland conservation. About New Ramsar Site: Insta links:
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 8 June 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. These linkages …
Context: Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar’s Jamui district are now recognized under the Ramsar Convention, bringing India’s total Ramsar sites to 82. About Nagi-Nakti Wetland: Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries Wetlands in Bihar’s Jamui district, nestled within the Jhajha forest range, are man-made reservoirs surrounded by dry deciduous forests and hills. Developed primarily …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: PIB Direction: Ramsar Site is important. Since the number is growing rapidly each week. Just go through it once. Context: Government has added 11 more wetlands to the Ramsar list of wetlands. Importance of Ramsar Site: Many of the sites are already notified under the Union government’s Wetland …
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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.
