Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh Becomes India's 101st Ramsar Site
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh Becomes India's 101st Ramsar Site
Summary
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh became India's 101st Ramsar site on August 3, 2026, the State's first-ever Ramsar site, taking India's total tally to the highest among Asian countries under the Ramsar Convention.
Background
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in 1971, is an international treaty for the conservation of wetlands of international importance; India has been a Contracting Party since 1982.
TNPSC Relevance
Ramsar sites and wetland conservation are a recurring topic under Environment and Geography of India sections in TNPSC exams.
Constitutional / Economic / Scientific Relevance
Environmentally, Ramsar designation ensures wetlands receive special conservation status and regulatory protection under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.
Key Highlights
- Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh became India's 101st Ramsar site on August 3, 2026.
- This is Arunachal Pradesh's first-ever Ramsar site.
- India now has the highest number of Ramsar sites among Asian countries.
- India has been a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention (1971) since 1982.
Important Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| New Ramsar site | Glaw Lake, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Designation date | August 3, 2026 |
| India's total Ramsar sites | 101 |
| Ramsar Convention signed | 1971 |
| India joined | 1982 |
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Glaw Lake designated as India's 101st Ramsar site |
Static GK Links
- Ramsar Convention 1971 - basics and criteria for site designation
- Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017
- Tamil Nadu's Ramsar sites: Point Calimere, Vedanthangal, Vembannur, Karikili, Pallikaranai, Udhayamarthandapuram, Chitrangudi, Kanjirankulam, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve areas
Exam Notes & Memorization Points
Glaw Lake = 101st Ramsar site of India; 1st in Arunachal Pradesh.
India joined Ramsar Convention in 1982; Convention signed in 1971.
Practice MCQs
Q1. Glaw Lake, designated as India's 101st Ramsar site, is located in which State?
- (A) Assam
- (B) Arunachal Pradesh
- (C) Sikkim
- (D) Manipur
Answer: B — Glaw Lake is in Arunachal Pradesh, the State's first-ever Ramsar site.
Q2. In which year did India become a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention?
- (A) 1971
- (B) 1982
- (C) 1992
- (D) 2002
Answer: B — India has been a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention since 1982.
Q3. After Glaw Lake's designation, India's total number of Ramsar sites is the highest among which category of countries?
- (A) European countries
- (B) African countries
- (C) Asian countries
- (D) South American countries
Answer: C — India now has the highest number of Ramsar sites among Asian countries.
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