Biosphere Reserves in india#currentaffairs2024 #currentevents #currentnews

Biosphere reserves in India are areas designated to promote the conservation of biodiversity while fostering sustainable development. These reserves are part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. India has a total of 18 biosphere reserves, of which 12 are recognized under UNESCO's . Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka) Recognized by UNESCO: 2000 Features: Rich in endemic flora and fauna, including lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri tahr. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand) Recognized by UNESCO: 2004 Features: Snow-clad peaks, rare species like snow leopards. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (West Bengal) Recognized by UNESCO: 2001 Features: Largest mangrove forest, Bengal tiger habitat. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) Recognized by UNESCO: 2001 Features: Marine biodiversity, including coral reefs and seagrass beds. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Recognized by UNESCO: 2013 Features: Endemic species like the Nicobar megapode. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve (Odisha) Recognized by UNESCO: 2009 Features: Sal forests, Bengal tigers, and elephants. Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve (Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh) Recognized by UNESCO: 2012 Features: Source of rivers like Narmada and Son, rich biodiversity. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve (Madhya Pradesh) Recognized by UNESCO: 2009 Features: Endangered species like the giant squirrel and flying squirrel. Manas Biosphere Reserve (Assam) Recognized by UNESCO: 1989 Features: Home to golden langurs, pygmy hogs, and Bengal floricans. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (Sikkim) Recognized by UNESCO: 2018 Features: UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes Mt. Khangchendzonga. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu, Kerala) Recognized by UNESCO: 2016 Features: Medicinal plants and tribal communities. Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve (Assam) Features: Floodplain wetlands, rare species like white-winged wood ducks. Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (Himachal Pradesh) Features: High-altitude desert ecosystem, snow leopards. Dehang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve (Arunachal Pradesh) Features: Eastern Himalayan biodiversity. Dudhwa Biosphere Reserve (Uttar Pradesh) Features: Swamp deer and tiger habitat. Seshachalam Hills Biosphere Reserve (Andhra Pradesh) Biosphere Reserves in India Indian Biodiversity Conservation in India UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Wildlife in India Nature Reserves in India Sustainable Development Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Gulf of Mannar Reserve Khangchendzonga Biosphere Simlipal Biosphere Reserve Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Great Nicobar Biosphere Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries National Parks in India Endangered Species in India Environmental Conservation Biodiversity Hotspots Tiger Reserves in India Indian Forests Top Biosphere Reserves in India UNESCO World Heritage Sites India Eco-Tourism in India Wildlife Conservation India Best Nature Destinations in India Environmental Awareness Current Affairs Daily Current Affairs 2025 Current Affairs Today Current Affairs for SSC Monthly Current Affairs Current Affairs for Bank Exams Latest GK Current Affairs January 2025 Top 10 Current Affairs 2025 Current Affairs for RRB NTPC Weekly Current Affairs Current Affairs for Railway Exams Defence Exam Current Affairs G20 Summit Current Affairs BRICS Summit 2025 #BiosphereReservesIndia #IndianBiodiversity #WildlifeConservation #NatureReserves #UNESCOBiosphere #SustainableDevelopment #EnvironmentIndia #SaveNature #NilgiriBiosphereReserve #SundarbansBiosphereReserve #NandaDeviBiosphereReserve #SimlipalBiosphereReserve #KhangchendzongaReserve #GulfOfMannarReserve #GreatNicobarReserve #CurrentAffairs2025 #GKForCompetitiveExams #BiodiversityIndia #EnvironmentalStudies #StaticGKIndia #EcoTourismIndia #WildlifeIndia #ConservationEfforts #SustainableLiving #ClimateChangeAction #NaturalHeritage #CurrentAffairs2025 #DailyCurrentAffairs #CurrentAffairsQuiz #GK #RRBNTPCGK #NDAExam2025 #IndiaCurrentAffairs #WorldCurrentAffairs