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Years covered: 2016–2026
Exam years: 8
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Q1 2024 Prelims GS

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
1. Chhau dance
2. Durga puja
3. Kumbh mela
4. Garba✓
Answer explanation
Garba Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023, making it the latest inclusion among the listed options.…

Art and cultureIndian cultural heritageRecent indian entries on the ich list
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Q2 2024 Prelims GS

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:
1. Santiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
1. Only one
2. Only two✓
3. Only three
4. All four
Answer explanation
Only two Santiniketan and the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2023. Rani-ki-Vav was inscribed in 2014, while the Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya was inscribed in 2002.…

2023 inscriptionArt and cultureIndian world heritage properties
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