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UNESCO , WORLD HERITAGE SITEs Flashcards

1
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When was Intangible Culutural Heritage was adopted by UNESCO?

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2003

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When did UNESCO convention on ICH came into force?

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2006

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3
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How many members are there?

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24

elected for a term of 4 years

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4
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How many times has India been elected?

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Three Times
* 1st time:2006-10
* 2nd time:2014-18
* 3rd time:2022-2016

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5
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India has how many SDGs?

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14
* FIRST :: Vedic chanting , 2008
* Latest : Durga Puja , 2021

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6
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Which Indian culture has been nominated recently??

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Garba

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7
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Which Indian culture has been nominated recently??

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Garba

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8
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When did India accepted the Convention?

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September 2005

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9
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What is the full form of UNESCO?

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United Nation Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organisation

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When did it formed?

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16 November , 1945

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UNESCO was formed due to the meeting of?

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CAME(Conference of Allied Minister of Education) , 1945

was formed during World War 2

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12
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Where is the HQ of UNESCO?

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Paris,France

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13
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Who is the director general?

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Audrey Azouley

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14
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WHen and Where was the first conference?

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1946, Paris

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15
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UNESCO is entrusted with which SDG?

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SDG 4 : Education 2030 framework for Action
* was declared in Incheon Decleration

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16
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UNESCO made which convention?

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World Heritage Convention , 1972

17
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How many criteria are there to be defined as WHS?

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10 criteria

18
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How many sites do India have?

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40
* Oldest : Taj Mahal , Agra Fort , Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves in 1983
* Newest : Dholavira , Gujarat
* State with highest : Maharashtra(5)

18
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How many sites do India have?

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40
* Oldest : Taj Mahal , Agra Fort , Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves in 1983
* Newest : Dholavira , Gujarat
* State with highest : Maharashtra(5)

19
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How many sites do India have?

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40
* Oldest : Taj Mahal , Agra Fort , Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves in 1983
* Newest : Dholavira , Gujarat
* State with highest : Maharashtra(5)

20
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Which city is known as the Heritage city of India?

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Ahmedabad

21
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When is the World Heritage Site celebrated?

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18 April

Theme : “Heritage and Climate”

22
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Who established World Heritage Day?

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INCOMOS in 1982

was approved by UNESCO in 1983

23
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full form of ICOMOS

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International Council on Monuments and Sites

24
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When was International Council on Monuments and Sites formed?

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1965

adopted from Venice Charter , 1964

25
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Where is the HQ of International Council on Monuments and Sites?

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PAris , France

26
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WHo is the President of International Council on Monuments and Sites?

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Teresa petricio

27
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When did India joined UNESCO?

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4th November , 1946

28
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Who is the head for representation of India in UNESCO?

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Mr. Eric Falt

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