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Odisha Seeks UNESCO Recognition For Puri Rath Yatra Tradition Why in the News ? The Odisha Government has requested the Union Ministry of Culture to support the nomination of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra for inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its global cultural and spiritual significance. Odisha’s …
Read MoreUNESCO Expands World Heritage List With Four New Sites Why in the News ? UNESCO has inscribed four new international sites on the World Heritage List during the 47th World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea. The additions include France’s D-Day Beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus, Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara Capitals, and South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape. …
Read MorePM MODI VISITS UNESCO-LISTED PRAMBANAN TEMPLE IN INDONESIA Why in the News? EAC-PM Study: A paper by a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended continuing women-focused cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha. Key Finding: The study found that these schemes significantly increased household expenditure, savings, financial inclusion, …
Read MoreUNESCO Grants Heritage Status to Haitian Compas Music Why in the News ? UNESCO has inscribed Haitian Compas music—a vibrant cultural and musical tradition—on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, recognising its global influence, rich musical structure, and deep emotional significance for Haiti amid ongoing socio-political and economic challenges. This recognition underscores the importance of preserving …
Read MoreUNESCO Recognises Deepavali as Global Cultural Heritage Why in the News? Deepavali has been officially added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List during the 20th Intergovernmental Committee session in New Delhi. The inclusion marks India’s 16th cultural element on the list and highlights global appreciation for the festival’s rich traditions. This recognition also underscores the …
Read MoreUNESCO 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 MoreNetherlands to Return Looted Pharaoh-Era Artefact to Egypt Why in the News ? The Netherlands has announced it will return a 3,500-year-old Egyptian artefact, looted during the Arab Spring unrest, to Egypt. The sculpture, linked to Pharaoh Thutmose III, was found at a Dutch art fair in 2022 and voluntarily surrendered by a dealer after …
Read MoreExplore major international organizations and their roles in global governance, peace, and development. Essential for UPSC GS Paper 2, this topic covers the UN, WTO, IMF, World Bank, and more.
Read MoreLucknow Recognised as UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy Why in the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has added Lucknow to its Creative Cities Network under the category of Gastronomy, acknowledging its rich and diverse culinary heritage. This recognition places Lucknow among 70 global gastronomy cities, making it the second Indian …
Read MoreUNESCO Launches Virtual Museum of Stolen Artifacts Why in the News ? UNESCO has launched the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects to digitally reunite nations with their lost heritage and curb illegal trafficking of cultural items. The initiative, introduced at the MONDIACULT Conference, uses technology to promote repatriation and awareness of global cultural loss, …
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