20 Questions
What is the purpose of the formation of biosphere reserves?
To conserve all forms of life and its support system
When was the programme of Biosphere Reserve initiated by UNESCO?
1971
How many biosphere reserves are there in India as of December 2023?
18
What is the total number of biosphere reserves across the world as of now?
631
Which organization recognizes biosphere reserves under its programme?
UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme
Which biosphere reserve covers parts of Khangchendzonga hills and Sikkim?
Khangchendzonga
In which biosphere reserve are Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries located?
Agasthyamalai
Which biosphere reserve is part of Mayurbhanj district in Orissa?
Simlipal
The biosphere reserve covering Pin Valley National Park and surroundings, Chandratal, and Sarchu&Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is:
Cold Desert
Which biosphere reserve falls within the Southern most islands of Andaman And Nicobar (A&N Islands)?
Great Nicobar
Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) located?
Washington DC, United States
In which city is the headquarters of the World Health Organisation (WHO) situated?
Geneva, Switzerland
Where can the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) be found?
Brussels, Belgium
Where is the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquartered?
Vienna, Austria
Where is the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) headquartered?
London, United Kingdom
Where is the headquarters of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) located?
Paris, France
In which city is the Worldwide Fund for Nature headquartered?
Gland, Switzerland
Where can the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) be found?
Gland, Switzerland
In which city is the International Olympic Committee headquartered?
Lausanne, Switzerland
Where is the headquarters of Transparency International located?
Berlin, Germany
Explore the concept of Biosphere Reserves and their significance in promoting sustainable development based on local community efforts and sound science. Learn about the UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme initiated in 1971.
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