UNESCO world heritage sites Current Affairs, GK & News
UNESCO: Liverpool removed from World Heritage status
On 21st July, 2021 Liverpool was removed from the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites after being granted the title in 2004. Highlights The decision was taken after a secret ballot was done by the UNESCO committee. They voted in favour stripping Liverpool of this status. Liverpool gained its World Heritage status in 2004, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Arabian Oryx Sanctuary • Dresden Elbe Valley • Liverpool • UNESCO • UNESCO world heritage sites • World Heritage status
Six Heritage Sites added to India’s UNESCO World Heritage sites Tentative List
The Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel recently announced that around six cultural heritage sites have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What are the six sites? The following six places have successfully entered the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Ganga Ghats of Varanasi Temples of Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu Satpura ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Hire Benkal Megalithic site • Maharashtra Architecture • Narmada River • Satpura Tiger Reserve • UNESCO • UNESCO world heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage City
Context in Current Affairs: Orchha and Gwalior cities of Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Cities. Orchha city The city is famous for its palaces and temples and was the capital of Bundela Kingdom in the 16th century. The famous places in the city are Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Gwalior • UNESCO • UNESCO world heritage sites • UNESCOS World Heritage List. • United Nations • World Heritage City • World Heritage Committee
GoI: Scheme launched for 100% solarization of Konark Sun Temple and Town
On May 20, 2020, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched a scheme to solarize the Konark town and Konark sun temple completely. Highlights The scheme has been launched to develop the historic Sun Temple in the town of Konark. Also, the scheme will develop the town into Surya Nagri. The development will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: India solar energy • Ministry of New and Renewable Energy • Pagodas • Solar Energy • Sun Temple Konark • UNESCO World Heritage list • UNESCO world heritage sites
Ajeya Warrior: India-UK to hold joint military exercise
India-UK hold joint exercise called Ajeya Warrior on February 13, 2020. The exercise is being held from 2005. Highlights Around 120 soldiers are to participate in the exercise. This is the fifth edition of the exercise. The countries will hold the exercise in Salisbury Plains. Salisbury Plains The Salisbury plains are located in Chalk Plateau. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Ajeya Warrior • India-UK • Indra Military Exercise • Military exercise • UNESCO • UNESCO world heritage sites