Shravanabelagola and Lakkundi proposed for World Heritage List

Context Monuments of Shravanabelagola in Hassan and Lakkundi in Gadag districts. Proposed for inclusion under the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. ☀️ Shravanabelagola An ancient Jain site…

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Gwalior added to UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network

Context The city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh was added to UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its “strong commitment to harnessing culture and creativity”. Kozikodhe from Kerala was also among…

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US and UK back new Atlantic Declaration

Context Britain and the United States backed a new "Atlantic Declaration" on Thursday for greater cooperation on pressing economic challenges in areas like clean energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.…

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Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill

Context The draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, was notified by the Ministry of Mines for comments and suggestions. About Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill The Bill is…

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