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In which year did the convention on wetlands, the 'Ramsar Convention', come into force in India?

In which year did the convention on wetlands, the 'Ramsar Convention', come into force in India? Correct Answer 1982

The correct answer is 1982.

  • The Convention entered into force in India on 1 February 1982.
  • The Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. 
  • The Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
  • Since then, almost 90% of UN member states, from all the world’s geographic regions, have acceded to become Contracting Parties. 
  • The Ramsar Convention's broad aims are to halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and to conserve, through wise use and management, those that remain. This requires international cooperation, policymaking, capacity building, and technology transfer.
  • India currently has 41 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), with a surface area of 1,071,861 hectares.
  • The Lonar Lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, in Agra, have been added to the list of recognized Ramsar sites in November 2020.

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