August Flashcards
India hosted the __ session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO recently.
46th
Where in India was the World Heritage Committee session held?
Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
Where was the first World Heritage Committee session held?
Paris, France from June 27–July 1, 1977.
How many times has India hosted the World Heritage Committee?
Once (1st time in 2024)
How many new sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?
24
How many sites are there in the UNESCO World Heritage List?
As of July 2024, there are 1,223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across 168 countries: 952 cultural sites, 231 natural sites, and 40 mixed cultural and natural properties.
How long did the World Heritage Committee Session last?
10 days (from 21st Aug to 31st Aug 2024)
In the Paris Olympics, Swapnil Kusale won what, and in which category?
Kusale clinched the bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions final. 28-year-old Swapnil Kusale has secured India’s third medal at the Paris Olympics.
Who won a gold in Olympic rifle shooting for India at the Beijing 2008 games?
Abhinav Bindra
Who won a bronze in Olympic rifle shooting for India at the London 2012 games?
Gagan Narang
What are Swapnil Kusale, the Olympic shooter’s, other achievements?
At the 2015 Asian Shooting Championships in Kuwait, he won the gold medal in the 50m rifle prone event in the junior category. His winning streak that year continued at the 59th National Shooting Championship in Tughlakabad, where he bested seasoned shooters, including Olympic medallist Gagan Narang and Chain Singh, to claim victory in the 50m rifle prone event.
What are India’s rankings in mineral production?
The country stands as the 2nd largest aluminium producer, the 3rd
largest lime producer, and the 4th largest iron ore producer in the world.
Which country stands as the largest aluminium producer in the world?
China
Which country stands as the largest lime producer in the world?
Mexico
Which country stands as the largest iron ore producer in the world?
Australia
