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World Heritage Day
Celebrated on: April 18 Also Known As: International Day of monuments. History: In 1982, International Council on Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) proposed the idea of celebrating the day every year on April 18. In the following year, the proposal was approved by UNESCO’s General Council.
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Celebrated on: April 18 Also Known As: International Day of monuments. History: In 1982, International Council on Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) proposed the idea of celebrating the day every year on April 18. In the following year, the proposal was approved by UNESCO’s General Council.
Celebrated on: April 18
Also Known As: International Day of monuments.
History: In 1982
, International Council on Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) proposed the idea of celebrating the day every year on April 18. In the following year, the proposal was approved by
UNESCO’s General Council.
Objective: To raise awareness about monuments and other sites which form a part of our history and culture.
Theme for 2024: “Discover & Experience Diversity”
ABOUT ICOMOS
- It is a non-governmental organization, established in 1965 after the adoption of the Charter of Venice, in order to promote the doctrine and the techniques of conservation.
- It provides the World Heritage Committee with evaluations of properties with cultural values proposed for inscription on the World Heritage list, as well as with comparative studies, technical assistance and reports on the state of conservation of inscribed properties.
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with UPSC Current Affairs.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Questions from this article
Prelims practiceWith reference to World Heritage Day, consider the following statements:
- Celebrated on: April 18 Also Known As: International Day of monuments.
- History: In 1982, International Council on Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) proposed the idea of celebrating the day every year on April 18.
- In the following year, the proposal was approved by UNESCO’s General Council.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of World Heritage Day for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- ABOUT ICOMOS
- Background and context
- Key facts and institutional framework
- Significance and way forward
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is World Heritage Day in the news?
Celebrated on: April 18 Also Known As: International Day of monuments. History: In 1982, International Council on Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) proposed the idea of celebrating the day every year on April 18.
What are the key facts about World Heritage Day?
In the following year, the proposal was approved by UNESCO’s General Council. Objective: To raise awareness about monuments and other sites which form a part of our history and culture. Theme for 2024: “Discover & Experience Diversity” ABOUT ICOMOS It is a non-governmental organization, established in 1965 after the adoption of the Charter of Venice, in order to promote the doctrine and the techniques of conservation.
Why is World Heritage Day important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with UPSC Current Affairs and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.