Wetlands, crucial ecosystems bridging land and water, play a fundamental role in supporting biodiversity, regulating climate, and providing vital services to humanity.
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Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Wetlands (Conservation-Management) Rules 2017 – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, have been formally established by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in alignment with the provisions outlined in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Wetlands (Conservation-Management) Rules 2010 – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010, were officially announced by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Measures to Protect Wetlands of India – UPSC Environment Notes
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Wetlands encompass areas characterized by marsh or peatland, featuring water that is either static or flowing, ranging from fresh and brackish to saline.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 3
What is wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of wetland conservation. Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India. (150 Words 10 Marks)
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Wetlands are vital ecosystems characterized by the presence of water, influencing the soil, flora, and fauna within them.