Published on Jun 9, 2024
Current Affairs
2 new Ramsar Sites – Bihar
2 new Ramsar Sites – Bihar

❖ Two of Bihar’s wetlands have been added to the global list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

❖ The Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries, both located in Bihar’s Jamui district, are now recognised under the Ramsar Convention.

❖ This taking the total number of highly recognised waterlogged ecosystems in the country to 82.

❖ The United Kingdom has the world's largest number (175) of Ramsar Sites.