A Brief Insight into Evolution of International Relations as an Independent Discipline Introduction: In modern times while nations and people have come to understand the importance of International Relations as an activity among nations, there is not much awareness about the evolution of International Relations […]
20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China – Implications Context: The 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China which took place recently has confirmed Xi Jinping’s overwhelming control over his Party and his country. Adding More Powers to the President: The CPC’s […]
Ramsar Sites – Part 7 List of Ramsar Sites in India (U – W) Uttar Pradesh Bakhira Bird Sanctuary: The Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is the largest natural flood plain wetland of India. The Sanctuary was established in 1980 and is protected under the Wildlife Protection […]
Ramsar Sites – Part 6 List of Ramsar Sites in India (T) Tamil Nadu Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park: Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in South and South-East Asia. Globally threatened species including the dugong (Dugong dugon), […]
Ramsar Sites – Part 5 List of Ramsar Sites in India (O-R) Odisha Bhitarkanika Mangroves: The site’s Gahirmatha beach is said to host the largest known Olive Ridley sea turtle nesting beach in the world. Out of 58 recorded species of mangroves in India, 55 […]
Ramsar Sites – Part 4 List of Ramsar Sites in India (K-M) Karnataka Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is commonly known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the […]
Ramsar Sites – Part 3 List of Ramsar Sites in India (H-J) Haryana: Sultanpur National Park: Approximately 250 species of Birds are found at Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary. Birds come from distant regions like Siberia, Europe and Afghanistan. It was declared as a wetland of international […]
Ramsar Sites – Part 2 List of Ramsar Sites in India A-G Andhra Pradesh: Kolleru Lake: It is the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia. The lake is a habitat for around 20 million resident and migratory birds, including the grey or spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus […]
UPSC Mains 2022 Results When was the exam conducted: Date Morning Session – 9 AM to 12 PM Evening Session – 2 PM to 5 PM September 16, 2022 Paper 1 Essay No Paper September 17, 2022 Paper 2 General Studies 1 Paper 3 General […]
Ramsar Sites Part 1 What is a Ramsar Site A Ramsar site is a wetland declared as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, which is also known as the ‘Convention on Wetlands’. Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established by UNESCO […]