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World Heritage Committee
The World Heritage Committee selects the sites to be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, monitors the state of conservation of the World Heritage properties, defines the use of the World Heritage Fund and allocates financial assistance upon requests from States Parties. It is composed of ..
India gets its 39th World Heritage Site: Rudreswara Temple in Telangana
Rudreswara Temple which is located at Palampet, Mulugu district, in the state of Telangana has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. On 25th July, 2021 this decision was taken at the 44th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. Ramappa temple was proposed by the government of India as its sole nomination for UNESCO World ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Kakatiya Empire • Rudreswara Temple • Telangana • UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee • World Heritage Committee
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
NDRF: New unit to save heritage structures
The National Disaster Response Force is to establish a specialized unit for heritage structures. Highlights The specialized unit is to be established in every battalion of the NDRF. It will help preserve monuments and heritage structures that are damaged and battered by natural disasters. It will also hold the responsibility of rescue and restoration of ..
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Disaster Management • NDRF • NDRF battalions • Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction • UNESCO • World Heritage Committee • World Heritage Sites
Jaipur listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Walled City of Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, made an official entry into UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site list. The decision was taken at 43rd session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee, underway in Azerbaijan from June 20 up to July 10. During this ..
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Art & Culture • Jaipur • Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh II • Monument and Heritage Site • UNESCO World Heritage Site • World Heritage Committee
Iraq’s Babylon listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee has voted to list sprawling Mesopotamian metropolis of Babylon as a World Heritage Site (WHS) after 30 years of lobbying efforts by Iraq. Key Highlights Since 1983 Iraq had been trying to have Babylon site recognised by UNESCO. The World Heritage Committee met in ..
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Babylon • Ishtar Gate • Tower of Babel • United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization • World Heritage Committee • World Heritage Sites • World Heritage Sites in Iraq