Which of the following is known as "World Wetlands Day"?

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Correct — B, 2 February. World Wetlands Day is observed every year on 2 February to mark the day the Convention on Wetlands was signed in the Iranian city of Ramsar on 2 February 1971. The day raises global awareness of the role wetlands play in water, biodiversity and climate resilience. India is a Party to the Ramsar Convention and marks the day through its growing network of Ramsar-listed wetlands.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) Off by one day — the Ramsar Convention was signed on 2 February 1971, so World Wetlands Day is the 2nd, not the 1st, of February.  (c) 10 January is not associated with wetlands or the Ramsar Convention.  (d) 15 January is observed as Army Day in India; it has nothing to do with World Wetlands Day.

Concept: World Wetlands Day commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (the 'Ramsar Convention') on 2 February 1971 at Ramsar, Iran. The Convention promotes the 'wise use' and conservation of wetlands, and member countries designate wetlands of international importance as 'Ramsar Sites'.

State PCS 2023 Q87 — Environment & Ecology PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2023 Q87 — Environment & Ecology PYQ with Answer