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August 9: International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed

August 9, 2013

The world observed the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 9, 2013. The theme selected was “Indigenous Peoples Building Alliances”. The theme was aimed at emphasizing the importance of honouring arrangements between States, their citizens and indigenous ..

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"Incheon": The World Book Capital for 2015

July 25, 2013

International committee of experts representing the book industry and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the city of Incheon in the Republic of Korea as the World Book Capital for the year 2015. The committee attributes ..

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Taj Mahal placed among top three landmarks in the world

July 5, 2013

As per leading travel website TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travellers Choice Attractions Awards, India’s Taj Mahal is among the top three landmarks in the world. Taj Mahal was ranked third in the list of Top 25 landmarks. The top two ranks were bagged by Machu Picchu in Peru and Angkor ..

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U.N. peacekeeping forces to take over from French troops in Mali

July 3, 2013

United Nations peacekeeping force will take over from African troops in conflict-scarred Mali. A 12,600-strong force will take over security duties from French troops who entered Mali in January 2013. France had sent troops to the country to recapture two ..

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India: World’s 3rd most attractive FDI destination

June 29, 2013

As per the World Investment Report 2013 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India is world’s third most attractive destination for investment by Transnational Corporations (TNCs) during 2013-15. In the survey based on responses of 159 ..

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Three Indian projects to receive U.N. public service awards

June 29, 2013

U.N. Public Service Awards will be given to three Indian projects for the year 2013. The awards are given for projects that fight poverty and promote sustainable development. What are these Projects? The projects are: 1. Project Mass Contact Programme of ..

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UNESCO allows 19 new additions to World Heritage List

June 26, 2013

The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has recognized 19 sites to be added into the World Heritage List.  The new additions have brought the grand total of World Heritage Sites to 981 in 160 nations. Of those, 759 sites are cultural, 193 natural ..

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Six Forts of Rajasthan get entry into World Heritage List

June 26, 2013

The World Heritage Committee which recently held its meeting in Cambodia has announced the international recognition to six Forts of Rajasthan by including them in the list of World Heritage Site of UNESCO. The six majestic forts include: Amber (Jaipur) ..

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UNESCO world heritage status to Mount Fuji and Mount Etna

June 24, 2013

The World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO, which recently held a meeting in Cambodia, has granted World Heritage status to Japan’s cone-shaped, snow-topped volcano, Mount Fuji. The mountain has been selected as a “cultural” rather than a “natural” heritage site. As per UNESCO, ..

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Afghanistan suspends talks with the U.S.

June 21, 2013

The Afghanistan government which is feeling let down by the US over the opening of the Taliban office in Qatar capital Doha, has indicated to the Americans that they can no longer take for granted, the positioning of U.S. forces ..

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