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Which country has the largest area of wetlands, and what is an example of its notable wetland?
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Bolivia has the largest area of wetlands.
What are the names of some of the recent Ramsar sites added in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka?
Tamil Nadu: Gulf of Mannar, Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, among others. Karnataka: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Magadi Bird Sanctuary, and Akkihebbal Lake.
What is significant about Vembanad Lake in Kerala?
Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India.
What significant international effort in wetland conservation began in 1971?
The Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
What is the philosophy behind the Ramsar Convention?
The wise use of wetlands, involving their conservation and the maintenance of their ecological character.
When is World Wetlands Day celebrated and why?
World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 to mark the date of the Ramsar Convention.
How many countries are parties to the Ramsar Convention as of January 2023?
171 countries.
How does urbanization contribute to groundwater depletion in Bangalore?
Urbanization leads to the draining of wetlands, which results in the depletion of groundwater levels.
What are some of the recently recognized Ramsar sites in Kerala?
Vembanad Lake, Ashtamudi Lake, and Sasthamkotta Lake.
Describe two key wetland sites in Odisha.
Chilika Lake, important for birdlife, and Bhitarkanika Mangroves, significant for Olive Ridley turtles.
What threats are faced by Indian wetlands?
Threats include urbanization, resulting in the draining of wetlands, and pollution from industrial and municipal waste.
What makes Chilika Lake notable among Indian wetlands?
Chilika Lake is the largest coastal lagoon in India and is important for birdlife.
Name the first sites designated as Ramsar sites in India.
Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan).
What is a key characteristic of frogs in relation to wetlands?
Frogs serve as indicators of rain, showing environmental changes in wetland areas.
Why are wetlands crucial for ecological balance?
Wetlands replenish groundwater, maintain ecological balance, and act as indicators of environmental changes.
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