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Sukhna Lake and Sauj Lake added as Ramsar sites; India's tally reaches 103
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Two new wetlands, tally now 103: the Ramsar Convention basics every Prelims environment answer needs
Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Lake in Uttar Pradesh have been added to the Ramsar list, raising the number of Indian Ramsar sites to 103.
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What you need to know
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Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Lake in Uttar Pradesh have been added to the Ramsar list, raising the number of Indian Ramsar sites to 103.
Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Lake (Uttar Pradesh) have been added to the Ramsar list.
- India's Ramsar sites now number 103.
- Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention.
- The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty adopted in 1971 at Ramsar, Iran.
- Sukhna Lake lies at the foot of the Shivalik hills in Chandigarh.
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How the exam will ask it
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- Statement: Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention.
- Statement: Sukhna Wetland is located in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, while Sauj Lake is in Uttar Pradesh.
- Statement: With the latest additions, India has 103 Ramsar sites.
- Statement: The Ramsar Convention was adopted in 1971 at Ramsar, Iran.
മെയിൻസ്
GS-III (Environment): wetlands are vital for biodiversity, flood control, groundwater recharge and livelihoods, yet face encroachment and pollution. Ramsar designation brings international recognition, while domestic protection rests on the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. The way forward lies in site-level management plans, local community participation and monitoring of ecological character.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Sukhna Lake, which has been added to India's list of Ramsar sites, is located in which Union Territory?
- Delhi
- Chandigarh
- Puducherry
- Jammu and Kashmir
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ഉത്തരം: B — The correct answer is Chandigarh. Sukhna Lake lies at the foot of the Shivalik hills in Chandigarh. Along with Sauj Lake in Uttar Pradesh it was added to the Ramsar list, taking India's tally to 103 sites.
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