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Which of the following was the venue of the 46 th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
New Delhi, India
New York, United States
Paris, France
New Delhi, India
The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was held in New Delhi, India, from July 21 to July 31, 2024. This marked the first time India hosted this prestigious international event, which focuses on identifying and protecting global cultural and natural heritage sites.
The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was held in New Delhi, India, from July 21 to July 31, 2024. This marked the first time India hosted this prestigious international event, which focuses on identifying and protecting global cultural and natural heritage sites.
UNESCO, or United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with its headquarters in Paris, France; it operates under the United Nations ECOSOC framework.
India hosted the 46th World Heritage Committee session for the first time in its history.
The session was held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The World Heritage Committee meets annually to review nominations for the World Heritage List.
The session was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
India currently has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (as of 2024).
Option A, C, and D are incorrect as these cities were not the hosts of the 46th session.
B is correct тАФ New Delhi, India served as the host city for the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2024.
Link this with the study of 'World Heritage Sites in India' (e.g., the inclusion of Moidams of Assam) as UPSC/SSC often asks for the most recent additions following such committee meetings.