India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, perched high in the trans-Himalayan region, is among the 26 new biosphere reserves across several countries, designated by UNESCO, the world body announced on ...

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

India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, earns a UNESCO tag for its rare ecosystem, wildlife, ...

Spiti, India's first high-altitude Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, now joins UNESCO's World Network. This designation elevates ...

Spiti Valley Becomes India’s First Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve. SHIMLA -Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley in Lahaul-Spiti district has been recognized as India’s first Cold ...

Himachal Pradesh’s breathtaking Spiti Valley, nestled in the Lahaul-Spiti district, has achieved a historic milestone by ...

According to Wild life Institute of India, Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR), is situated in Mayurbhanj District, in the northernmost part of Odisha. This place is surrounded by high plateaus and hills; ...

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

The results from Maya rainforest challenge the long-held belief that strict exclusion zones are the only path to conservation ...

The new protected corners of Asia include Raja Ampat in Indonesia, and Malaysia's stunning Kinabatangan floodplain.

Indira Point is is the southernmost point of India. It is located on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh becomes India’s first cold desert added to UNESCO’s Global Biosphere Map, highlighting its ...