Environment Notes

Ramsar Convention: Wetlands of International Importance and Montreux Record

Introduction The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands of international importance. It was named after Ramsar, Iran, where it was signed in 1971. India signed the Ramsar Convention in 1982. It now has one of the fastest-growing networks of Ramsar Sites. As of 31 January 2026, India […]

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Environment Notes, GS-III / / 3 minutes of reading

India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023

Environment · 8 minutes read The Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, publishes the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) every two years. First released in 1987, the ISFR 2023 is the 18th edition. It helps in monitoring resources, evaluating policies, planning forestry interventions, and fulfilling international

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Current Affairs, Environment Notes, GS-III / / 6 minutes of reading

Wetlands in Uttar Pradesh

Introduction According to the National Wetland Atlas, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has more than 1.2 lakh wetlands covering about 12.4 lakh hectares. Also, Uttar Pradesh has 11 Ramsar Sites (as of 31 January 2026) spanning nearly 37,600 hectares. Wetlands cover 5.16% of the geographical area of Uttar Pradesh and are largely concentrated in the Terai belt

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Environment Notes, GS- VI, UP / / 6 minutes of reading
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