UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025 adds 58 new cities globally, including Lucknow under the Gastronomy category. Learn key highlights, history, exam-relevant facts and takeaways for UPSC, SSC, Banking and State exams. UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025: New Members Expand Global Cultural Reach The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN)…
India re-elected Vice-Chair of COP10 Bureau on Anti-Doping, highlighting commitment to clean sport, ethics, and youth values. Key developments in global anti-doping governance. India Re-Elected as Vice-Chair of COP10 Bureau on Anti-Doping Introduction India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference…
India UNESCO tentative sites: India has added seven new natural and mixed heritage sites to the UNESCO Tentative List in 2025, boosting conservation, tourism, and global recognition. India Adds Seven New Sites to UNESCO Tentative List India has recently submitted seven additional natural and mixed-heritage properties to the UNESCO Tentative List, expanding its collection of…
UNESCO recognition Indian texts: IGNCA hosts a national symposium on the inclusion of Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, highlighting India’s cultural heritage preservation. IGNCA Hosts National Symposium on UNESCO Inclusion of the Gita & Natyashastra Symposium Overview The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the…
US withdraws from UNESCO 2025: Understand the third U.S. exit, budget impact (8%), ideological reasons, timeline, and exam-focused FAQs & MCQs for UPSC, PSC, banking, railways and defence aspirants. U.S. Withdraws from UNESCO Again, Two Years After Rejoining Background of the Decision On July 22, 2025, the U.S. State Department announced that the United States…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: India’s 44th UNESCO site, the Maratha Military Landscapes, was inscribed in July 2025. Know the history, significance, and key exam facts for UPSC, SSC, Railways, and more. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India — Latest Update 📚 India’s Newest UNESCO Entry: Maratha Military Landscapes On July 12, 2025, during…
UNESCO Danger List 2025 Update: UNESCO removes 3 African heritage sites from the World Heritage in Danger List during its 47th session in Paris. Learn about the sites, reasons, and conservation measures for your exam prep. UNESCO Removes Three African Sites from the Danger List Overview of the Decision On July 9, 2025, during its…
Introduction: A Triumph for Press Freedom On May 3, 2025, UNESCO awarded the prestigious Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa. This recognition honors the newspaper’s unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and freedom of expression, even in the face of severe government repression. Operating in exile since 2021, La Prensa…
What is World Press Freedom Day? World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3rd, aims to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom and the protection of journalists around the globe. The observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, following a recommendation adopted at the 26th session of UNESCO’s…
Countries with the Highest Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Global Overview UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks or areas recognized for their cultural, historical, scientific, or other forms of significance. These sites are protected by international treaties and efforts, aiming to preserve and protect humanity’s most valuable and diverse heritage. As of recent…
