In Newslake
Wular Lake
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Why in news
Jun 2026
This Ramsar-listed lake registered significant shrinkage in the same long-term satellite study that flagged Dal Lake's decline.
Key facts
- This Ramsar-listed lake registered significant shrinkage in the same long-term satellite study that flagged Dal Lake's decline.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and whether it is a Ramsar site.
Mains
Mains (GS-3): wetland conservation and environmental governance.
Asked in UPSC
2023, 2020, 2010
Frequently asked questions
Why is Wular Lake in the news?
Jun 2026: This Ramsar-listed lake registered significant shrinkage in the same long-term satellite study that flagged Dal Lake's decline.
Why is Wular Lake important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and whether it is a Ramsar site. Mains (GS-3): wetland conservation and environmental governance.
Last updated: 2026-10-09