Two new Ramsar sites in Bihar

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What happened

Gokul Jalashay (448 ha) in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel (319 ha) in West Champaran were added as Ramsar sites; the PM welcomed the news [PIB].

Background

Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance [PIB].

Why it matters

Listing brings management plans, not automatic protection.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation

As per PIB (2025-09-27): gokul Jalashay (448 ha) in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel (319 ha) in West Champaran were added as Ramsar sites; the PM welcomed the news.
Listing brings management plans, not automatic protection.

Quotable data point
Gokul Jalashay (448 ha) in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel (319 ha) in West Champaran were added as Ramsar sites.
PIB: Bihar's new Ramsar sites, 27 Sep 2025

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Udaipur Jheel Ramsar site is in

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Gokul Jalashay is in district

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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