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India's total Ramsar Sites are projected to reach 98 by February 2026, as per the article.
Two new sites, Patna Bird Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat), have been added to the list.
The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
The addition increases the national tally from 96 to 98 sites.
Ramsar sites are critical habitats for diverse flora and fauna, contributing significantly to global biodiversity.
Wetlands act as carbon sinks and help regulate local climate, playing a role in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Conservation of wetlands aligns with several SDGs, particularly those related to clean water, life on land, and climate action.
Many Ramsar sites also fall under protected areas designated by national laws, offering additional legal protection.
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. The core concept of the Convention is the 'wise use' of wetlands, defined as 'the maintenance of their ecological character, achieved through the implementation of ecosystem approaches, within the context of sustainable development'. This doesn't mean strict preservation by excluding human activity, but rather managing wetlands in a way that benefits both nature and people, ensuring their ecological functions are maintained for future generations.
Simple Analogy: Imagine a shared garden. 'Wise use' means everyone can enjoy its fruits and beauty, but they must also help maintain it, ensuring it remains healthy and productive for everyone, including future visitors, rather than over-harvesting or neglecting it.
Administers the Convention, supports contracting parties in implementing its objectives, and facilitates international cooperation.
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General Awareness: Current Affairs, Static GK (Environment, Geography).
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Environmental Issues.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Environmental Studies, Indian Geography.
General Knowledge: Current Events, Environment and Ecology.
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Answer: Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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An international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
Areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres.
A register of Ramsar Sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference.
The maintenance of the ecological character of wetlands, achieved through the implementation of ecosystem approaches, within the context of sustainable development.