100 Ramsar Sites in India: Everything You Need to Know | India Becomes No. 1 in Asia | Drishti IAS

IAS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें – https://drishti.xyz/upsc-yt-ias-hindi GS Foundation: https://drishti.xyz/gs-foundation-yt-... IAS Mains Courses: https://drishti.xyz/ias-mains-yt-ias-... IAS Prelims: https://drishti.xyz/ias-prelims-yt-ia... IAS Optional Courses: https://drishti.xyz/optional-yt-ias-h... NCERT Courses: https://drishti.xyz/dla-ncert-yt-ias-... ************************************************************************* Did you know that wetlands are often called the "Kidneys of the Earth" because they naturally purify water, reduce the impact of floods, support rich biodiversity, and help combat climate change? In a major environmental milestone, India has achieved a historic feat by increasing its total number of Ramsar Sites to 100 with the inclusion of Jay Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026. In this video, we explain what wetlands are, why they are ecologically important, what the Ramsar Convention is, and how India became the country with the highest number of Ramsar Sites in Asia. We also discuss the significance of Surha Tal as India's 100th Ramsar Site, important Ramsar Sites across different states, the concept of the Montreux Record, and why this topic is highly relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains. If you are preparing for UPSC, State PCS, or any other competitive examination, this comprehensive discussion on wetlands and Ramsar Sites will help you strengthen your Environment and Ecology preparation while staying updated with important current affairs. Don't forget to answer today's question in the comments: Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary and Jay Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary are located in which Indian state? ************************************************************************* महत्त्वपूर्ण प्लेलिस्ट: 1. Drishtikon By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Drishtikon-by-Dr-... 2. Videos by Dr. Vikas Divyakriti: https://drishti.xyz/Videos-DrVikasDiv... 3. Concept Talk- By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Concepttalk-DrVik... 4. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-... 5. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Op... 6. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-... 7. Daily Current News: https://drishti.xyz/Daily-Current-News 8. Simplified Videos: https://drishti.xyz/Simplified 9. Drishti IAS Special: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Special 10. Duniya Is Hafte: https://drishti.xyz/Duniya-Is-Hafte-DIH 11. Topper’s Success Stories: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Success-S... 12. UPSC Prelims PYQ Analysis: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Prelims-PYQ-... 13. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-In... 14. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024 15. IAS Toppers’ Seminar: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Seminar 16. IAS Toppers’ Strategy: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Strategy ************************************************************************* हमारे प्रमुख कोर्सेज़: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Onl... 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundat... 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Sub... 7. IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-On... 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affa... 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Te... 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-... 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* Download Drishti Learning App Now: iOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows ************************************************************************* Follow Us on Social Media: https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #RamsarSites #India100RamsarSites #Wetlands #SurhaTal #JayPrakashNarayanBirdSanctuary #Environment #EnvironmentalConservation #RamsarConvention #MontreuxRecord #UPSC