Designation of Khichan and Menar as Ramsar Sites
Why focus: GS3 Environment — Classic Ramsar additions. High-probability Match-the-Following trap mixing Rajasthan sites with Gujarat/Haryana wetlands.
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Status of Khichan and Menar: BEFORE, they were locally recognized community conservation areas; NOW, they hold international protection status as recognized Ramsar Sites.
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Total Ramsar Sites: BEFORE, India had 89 recognized wetlands of international importance; NOW, the addition of these two sites has elevated the national total to 91.
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Protection framework: BEFORE, conservation relied heavily on voluntary local efforts and state-level recognition; NOW, they are integrated into the national wetland conservation program with global monitoring.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Consider the following statements regarding the newly designated Ramsar sites in Rajasthan: 1. Khichan is globally recognized for its community-based conservation as a winter home for Demoiselle cranes. 2. The addition of Khichan and Menar elevated India's total number of Ramsar sites to 91. Which of the following statements is/are correct?