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Ramsar Site

Meaning
A Ramsar Site is a wetland designated under the Ramsar Convention for its international importance, especially in terms of ecology, biodiversity, and sustainable use.

Ramsar Convention
The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental environmental treaty that provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands through local, national, and international cooperation.

Adopted On
2 February 1971

Adopted At
Ramsar, Iran, on the shores of the Caspian Sea

Came into Force
21 December 1975

Came into Force in India
1 February 1982

Objective of the Ramsar Convention
To conserve wetlands worldwide and promote their wise (sustainable) use.

Wetland Definition as per Ramsar Convention
Wetlands include areas of marsh, fen, peatland, or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish, or salt, including marine areas with a depth not exceeding six metres at low tide.

Ramsar List Maintained By
Ramsar Convention Secretariat

Host Organization
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Headquarters of Ramsar Secretariat
Gland, Switzerland

World Wetlands Day
Celebrated on 2 February every year (the date of adoption of the Ramsar Convention)

Total Member Countries
172

Total Ramsar Sites in the World
More than 2,500

Total Ramsar Sites in India
96

Latest Ramsar Sites Added in India
Kopra Jalashay – Chhattisgarh
Siliserh Lake – Rajasthan

Indian States with Maximum Ramsar Sites
Tamil Nadu – 20
Uttar Pradesh – 10

Countries with Maximum Ramsar Sites
First: United Kingdom
Second: Mexico
Third: India

Country with the Largest Ramsar Area
Brazil

First Ramsar Sites of India
Chilika Lake (Odisha)
Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan)
Declared on 1 October 1981

World’s First Ramsar Site
Coburg Peninsula, Australia (declared in 1974)

India’s Largest Ramsar Site
Sundarbans Wetland, West Bengal

India’s Smallest Ramsar Site
Renuka Wetland, Himachal Pradesh

World’s Highest Ramsar Site
Tso Moriri Lake, Ladakh






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PUFA = Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

These are essential fats that help in brain function, heart health and cell growth.
They are mainly of two types — Omega-3 and Omega-6.

Major Sources of PUFA
1. Plant Sources

These are the richest and safest sources for daily intake.

Seeds:

Flaxseed (Alsi)
Chia seeds
Sunflower seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds

Nuts:

Walnuts
Pine nuts

Vegetable Oils:

Sunflower oil
Soybean oil
Corn oil
Sunflower oil
Cotton seed oil

2. Animal & Marine Sources

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Fish liver oil
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Important Sources of MUFA (Monounsaturated Fatty Acids)

MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) are healthy fats found in both plant and animal sources.
They help improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) while maintaining good cholesterol (HDL).

Key sources shown in the image
• Plant oils – Olive oil, Mustard oil, Groundnut (Peanut) oil, Sesame oil
• Nuts & seeds – Almonds, Pistachios, Cashews, Hazelnuts
• Fruits – Avocado, Olives
• Animal products – Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Eggs, Pork fat

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