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UNESCO Adds Boreendo to Urgent Safeguarding List Why in the News? UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage placed Pakistan’s ancient clay flute Boreendo on the Urgent Safeguarding List, highlighting concerns over its near-extinction and prompting a mandatory preservation plan discussed during the heritage meeting held at Delhi’s Red Fort. This decision underscores the …
Read MoreHeritage Revitalisation through Public–Private Partnerships Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Growth & Development, Infrastructure, Investment Models, Mobilization of Resources Why in the News? The Central Government’s initiative to invite corporate sponsorship for heritage conservation through Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) marks a transformative step toward preserving India’s vast cultural assets. The editorial highlights successful PPP models like …
Read MoreIndia to Host Global Manuscript Heritage Conference Why in the News? India will host its first International Conference on Manuscript Heritage from September 11–13 in New Delhi. Organised under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, it aims to revive manuscript traditions, foster research, and showcase India’s knowledge legacy to the world. About the Conference and Its Theme: …
Read MoreQuestion: Examine the role of GI tags in preserving India’s intangible cultural heritage. How effective are they in international disputes? Answer: Geographical Indications (GI) play a critical role in preserving intangible cultural heritage by granting legal recognition to goods associated with a particular geographical region and traditional knowledge. India, under the GI Act, 1999, has …
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