UNESCO , WORLD HERITAGE SITEs Flashcards
When was Intangible Culutural Heritage was adopted by UNESCO?
2003
When did UNESCO convention on ICH came into force?
2006
How many members are there?
24
elected for a term of 4 years
How many times has India been elected?
Three Times
* 1st time:2006-10
* 2nd time:2014-18
* 3rd time:2022-2016
India has how many SDGs?
14
* FIRST :: Vedic chanting , 2008
* Latest : Durga Puja , 2021
Which Indian culture has been nominated recently??
Garba
Which Indian culture has been nominated recently??
Garba
When did India accepted the Convention?
September 2005
What is the full form of UNESCO?
United Nation Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organisation
When did it formed?
16 November , 1945
UNESCO was formed due to the meeting of?
CAME(Conference of Allied Minister of Education) , 1945
was formed during World War 2
Where is the HQ of UNESCO?
Paris,France
Who is the director general?
Audrey Azouley
WHen and Where was the first conference?
1946, Paris
UNESCO is entrusted with which SDG?
SDG 4 : Education 2030 framework for Action
* was declared in Incheon Decleration
UNESCO made which convention?
World Heritage Convention , 1972
How many criteria are there to be defined as WHS?
10 criteria
How many sites do India have?
40
* Oldest : Taj Mahal , Agra Fort , Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves in 1983
* Newest : Dholavira , Gujarat
* State with highest : Maharashtra(5)
How many sites do India have?
40
* Oldest : Taj Mahal , Agra Fort , Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves in 1983
* Newest : Dholavira , Gujarat
* State with highest : Maharashtra(5)
How many sites do India have?
40
* Oldest : Taj Mahal , Agra Fort , Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves in 1983
* Newest : Dholavira , Gujarat
* State with highest : Maharashtra(5)
Which city is known as the Heritage city of India?
Ahmedabad
When is the World Heritage Site celebrated?
18 April
Theme : “Heritage and Climate”
Who established World Heritage Day?
INCOMOS in 1982
was approved by UNESCO in 1983
full form of ICOMOS
International Council on Monuments and Sites
When was International Council on Monuments and Sites formed?
1965
adopted from Venice Charter , 1964
Where is the HQ of International Council on Monuments and Sites?
PAris , France
WHo is the President of International Council on Monuments and Sites?
Teresa petricio
When did India joined UNESCO?
4th November , 1946
Who is the head for representation of India in UNESCO?
Mr. Eric Falt
