Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

According to Ramsar Convention, which of the following is world Wetlands Day ?

Options:

18th March

15th January 

2nd February

19th December

Correct Answer:

2nd February

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - 2nd February

World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2nd each year to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands and their conservation. The date commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar.

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is named after the city of Ramsar, where representatives from various countries came together to discuss the importance of wetlands and the need for international cooperation to protect them.

World Wetlands Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the vital roles that wetlands play in maintaining biodiversity, regulating water cycles, mitigating climate change, and providing livelihoods for millions of people around the world. It also aims to raise awareness about the threats facing wetlands, such as habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation, and climate change.

On this day, various activities are organized globally, including seminars, workshops, nature walks, community clean-up drives, and educational campaigns to promote the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands. The overarching goal is to mobilize action at local, national, and international levels to safeguard these critical ecosystems for current and future generations.