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 …
Source: PIB Context: India added two new Ramsar sites in Bihar—Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel— raising the national tally to 93 wetlands of international importance, consolidating India’s top position in Asia. About Two New Ramsar Sites in Bihar: Gokul Jalashay (Buxar, 448 ha): An oxbow lake on the southern edge of the Ganga. Acts as …
Source: DH Context: India’s resolution titled “Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands” was formally adopted at Ramsar CoP15 held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 30th July 2025. About India Wetlands Resolution was formally adopted at Ramsar CoP15: What it is? A global resolution introduced by India at Ramsar CoP15 to integrate sustainable …
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