Knowledge Nugget: UNESCO Biosphere Reserves — what’s the latest you need to know for UPSC exam

With the inclusion of the Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, the total number ...

UPSC Key: Swadeshi 4G network, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and UPSC @ 100

How is the entry of the Himachal cold desert in the UNESCO biosphere reserve list relevant to the UPSC exam? What ...

How many Biosphere Reserves in India are recognised by UNESCO? Check here the Complete Updated List in 2025

India has 13 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves as of 2025. Explore the complete list, locations, and their role in biodiversity ...
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UNESCO Honors India's Cold Desert as New Biosphere Reserve

India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti has been newly designated by UNESCO, enhancing the World Network of Biosphere Reserves to 785 sites. Spanning 7,770 sq km, this ...

India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve enters UNESCO's global network, becomes country's 13th site on elite list

UNESCO on Saturday designated India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, located in the western Himalayas and spread over 7,770 ...
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Handbook of national parks, sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves in India / S.S. Negi

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Cold desert is India’s 13th UNESCO biosphere reserve

India will have 13 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves with the UN body on Saturday designating the country’s Cold Desert Biosphere ...