UNFCC
United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change It is an international environment treaty Opened for signature in 1992 Came into […]
Environment for Prelims
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Bhitarkanika National Park
It is a national park located in Kendrapara district of Odisha National Park since 1998 Ramsar Convention site since 2002
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Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs
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Kaziranga National Park – UPSC Prelims
Kaziranga National Park: It is a national park in the state of Assam, India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Formally Called : Convention on International Trade
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Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary: Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is a marine wildlife sanctuary located in Odisha. It extends from Dhamra River mouth
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Ramsar Convention
Ramsar Convention: It is an international treaty It aims conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands The convention provides the framework
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Olive Ridley turtle
Olive Ridley Turtles: Olive Ridley turtle is the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtle found in the world.
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Coral Reefs and Coral Bleaching
What are Coral reefs? It is underwater marine ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals. Reefs are formed of colonies of coral