Environment (UPSC): Glaw Lake India's 101st Ramsar Site & Wetland Ecology

గ్లా లేక్ భారత్‌లో 101వ రామ్‌సార్ ప్రదేశంగా గుర్తింపు.. అరుణాచల్ ప్రదేశ్‌కు మొదటి సైట్, వెట్‌ల్యాండ్స్ ఎకాలజీ పూర్తి విశ్లేషణ | What is the ecological significance of Glaw Lake as India's 101st Ramsar Site? In this lecture, we analyze Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's August 3, 2026 announcement designating Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh as a Wetland of International Importance, curated specifically for Santhosh Rao Sir Classes and civil services aspirants (UPSC / State PSCs). Using this major conservation milestone, we break down core environmental science, biodiversity hotspots, and wetland ecosystem dynamics under Environment, Ecology, and Geography (GS Paper 3 & Prelims). We examine the geographical and hydrological parameters of Glaw Lake (Glow Lake)—a pristine freshwater ecosystem located at 1,168 meters altitude within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve & Wildlife Sanctuary (Lohit District) in the Eastern Himalayas. We analyze its endangered biodiversity indicators, including the Hoolock Gibbon, Red Panda, Mishmi Takin, and the critically endangered White-bellied Heron. We trace the legal and international framework under the Ramsar Convention (1971), evaluate India's network expansion from 26 sites (2014) to 101 sites (2026)—ranking third globally behind the UK and Mexico—and explore the socio-ecological role of the Miju Mishmi tribal communities in sacred natural site conservation. Glaw Lake Glow Lake Indias 101st Ramsar Site Arunachal Pradesh UPSC Kamlang Tiger Reserve Lohit district Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hotspot Ramsar Convention 1971 wetlands of international importance criteria White bellied Heron Hoolock Gibbon Mishmi Takin endangered species GS 3 Wetlands ecological services natural flood buffers water purification functions Glaw Lake India 101st Ramsar Site UPSC, Glow Lake Arunachal Pradesh First Ramsar Site, Kamlang Tiger Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary Lohit District, Eastern Himalayas Biodiversity Hotspot Glaw Lake, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands 1971 Wise Use Principle, Hoolock Gibbon Red Panda Mishmi Takin White Bellied Heron, Important Bird and Biodiversity Area IBA Glaw Lake, Miju Mishmi Digaro Mishmi Sacred Natural Site, India Ramsar Network 26 to 101 Sites 2026 Milestone, Chilika Lake Keoladeo National Park First Sites 1982, Types of Wetlands Inland Coastal Human Made Oxbow Lakes, Ecosystem Services Kidneys of the Earth Water Purification, Global Wetland Outlook Degraded Wetlands Threat Factors, Civil Services Exam Environment Ecology Lectures Telugu, Santhosh Rao Sir Classes UPSC Preparation. 📣App link for Android users: https://clpdiy4.page.link/2Tn7 Apple: ORG code (qhjvqh) Santhosh Rao Sir classes iPhone App link: Link: "https://apps.apple.com/in/app/classpl...". Registration process: ✔️ Step 01: Students will need to download this IOS app by using the above link ✔️ Step 02: Enter your contact number ✔️ Step 03: Enter ORG code (qhjvqh) ✔️ Step04: You will be redirected to Santhosh Rao Sir Classes app and will be able to use the app. "Welcome to Santhosh Rao sir classes: Your Ultimate UPSC and Competitive Exams Guide! 📚🌟 Are you aspiring to crack the UPSC or other competitive exams with flying colors? You're in the right place! Our channel is your one-stop destination for expert guidance, comprehensive study materials, and insightful strategies to help you excel in your UPSC and competitive exams. Here's what you can expect from us: 📖 In-depth Exam Syllabus Coverage 📝 Proven Exam Strategies and Tips 📊 Current Affairs Updates 📚 Subject-wise Study Materials 🎯 Mock Tests and Practice Papers 🧠 Mind-blowing Success Stories #UPSC #GlawLake #RamsarSite #Environment #ArunachalPradesh #KamlangTigerReserve #Biodiversity #CurrentAffairs2026 #GS3 #SanthoshRaoSir#UPSCCSE #GS2#santhoshraosirclasses #santhoshraoupsc #santhoshraomenneni 00:00 - Glaw Lake (Arunachal Pradesh) Declared 101st Ramsar Site 02:15 - Location & Geography: Kamlang Tiger Reserve & Lohit District 04:30 - Biodiversity Profile: Hoolock Gibbon, Mishmi Takin & Orchids 06:50 - Ramsar Convention Framework & Criteria for Selection 09:15 - India's 101 Ramsar Network Milestone (2014 to 2026 Journey) 11:40 - Ecological Functions & Threats Facing Global Wetlands