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Not for the faint hearted: You can walk on volcanoes in these 5 countries
October 13, 2025 6:26 pm
Walk on lava fields, peer into fiery craters, and even cook eggs in volcanic steam — volcano tourism takes thrill-seeking to a whole new level.
Top 10 countries with most UNESCO World Heritage Sites; check where India ranks
July 29, 2025 6:33 pm
Top 10 countries with most Unesco World Heritage Sites list: By 2025, the number of Unesco World Heritage Sites has reached 1,248, spread across 170 countries. At the 47th World Heritage Committee session held in Paris, 26 new sites were added to this prestigious global list.
Knowledge Nugget: Why are the Maratha Military Landscapes relevant for the UPSC exam?
July 15, 2025 10:42 am
Recently, the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What's its significance? Here's what you need to know for your UPSC current affairs preparation. Also, get to know about Chhatrapati Shivaji, his hill forts and important battles fought by the Marathas.
Knowledge Nugget: What you must know about UNESCO Global Geoparks for UPSC Exam
May 03, 2025 12:25 pm
Do you know how many global geoparks India has? UNESCO has recently added 16 new sites to its Global Geoparks Network. But what exactly is a UNESCO Global Geopark? Here's everything you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Indian manuscripts recently inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World (MoW) Register.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites — criteria, categories, and recent additions
March 27, 2025 4:51 pm
Six sites have been added to India’s Tentative List by UNESCO's World Heritage Centre in 2025. But what exactly is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? How many sites in India hold the UNESCO tag, and what impact does it have on a site? Check it out and get your basics right.
This Word Means: Menhir
March 15, 2025 5:39 pm
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‘Won’t blame West, but will be surprised if India looks at Middle East as a unit’: Jordan Tourism Minister
July 30, 2024 10:23 pm
Jordan’s Umm el Jimal city got included in the World Heritage List.
Nearly 60 properties from India on Tentative List for inclusion on World Heritage List, says govt
July 29, 2024 10:56 pm
The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) is being held in New Delhi from July 21 to July 31.
Historic sites in South Africa linked to liberation struggle, Mandela gets UNESCO World Heritage tag
July 27, 2024 5:18 pm
Members of the South African delegation broke into impromptu celebrations as soon as the announcement was made during a session of the World Heritage Committee here.
India, US sign cultural property pact on return of smuggled antiquities
July 27, 2024 11:18 am
This agreement has a defined framework for the return of such artefacts to India and will facilitate smooth and early repatriation, officials said, and will also help prevent future trafficking.
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE PHOTOS
Charaideo Moidams in Assam recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
July 31, 2024 11:18 am
These moidams were the royal burial grounds of the Ahom dynasty.
Visit these UNESCO World Heritage sites in India
August 09, 2023 12:19 pm
Other than the Taj Mahal and the Ellora-Ajanta caves, there are many UNESCO World Heritage sites to see in India.
Before Ramappa Temple, these Indian monuments and places became UNESCO World Heritage sites
July 26, 2021 3:21 pm
UNESCO has conferred Telangana's Ramappa Temple with the World Heritage Site tag. Some other Indian heritage sites include places like Ajanta Caves, Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, to name a few.
8 lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
April 18, 2020 1:13 pm
World Heritage Day: India is home to the sixth largest number of World Heritage Sites in the world and while you may not be able to travel now, you can marvel at the pictures of these magnificent places.
World Heritage Day: Stunning pics of heritage sites across the world
April 18, 2018 11:08 am
World Heritage Day: Apri l8 was declared the 'World Heritage Day' by the International Council on Monuments and Sites in 1982 and was approved by the General Assembly. The aim was to enhance people's awareness towards cultural heritages, ensure their protection and conservation. Because how else would our future generations enjoy the beauty of these resplendent structures with rich history and stunning locales?
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