Two New Ramsar Sites Designated in India
Why focus: Kopra Jalashay (CG) & Siliserh (RJ). Highly format-friendly for classic Match-the-Following wetlands questions in GS3 Environment.
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Total Ramsar Sites: BEFORE the designation, India had 94 Ramsar sites; NOW the total stands at 96 recognized Wetlands of International Importance.
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Chhattisgarh's Conservation Status: BEFORE this update, Chhattisgarh had zero Ramsar sites; NOW Kopra Jalashay serves as the state's first internationally recognized wetland.
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Protection Level for Siliserh: BEFORE, Siliserh Lake was primarily managed as a local reservoir and tourist spot under domestic jurisdiction; NOW, it receives international conservation monitoring under the Ramsar framework.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's newly designated Ramsar sites? 1. Kopra Jalashay is the first wetland in Chhattisgarh to be designated as a Ramsar site. 2. Siliserh Lake is a naturally formed saltwater lake located in the core area of the Sariska Tiger Reserve.