India Adds Four New Ramsar Wetlands
Why focus: GS3 Environment: High-yield Match-the-Following for new Ramsar sites. Specifically tests Sikkim's first-ever site (Khecheopalri) trap.
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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National Tally: BEFORE the announcement, India had 85 Ramsar sites; NOW, the national total has increased to 89.
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Sikkim Representation: BEFORE this update, Sikkim had zero Ramsar sites; NOW, Khecheopalri Wetland is its inaugural recognized site.
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Jharkhand Representation: BEFORE January 2025, Jharkhand lacked international wetland recognition; NOW, Udhwa Lake holds the state's first Ramsar designation.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the new Ramsar site designations in January 2025, consider the following statements: 1. Khecheopalri Wetland is the first Ramsar site located in the state of Sikkim. 2. Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary was designated as a Ramsar site in Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?