Knowledge Nugget | India’s UNESCO Tentative List gets new sites: What you must know for UPSC Exam

In a recent development for UPSC aspirants, five new sites and transnational proposals have been added to India's UNESCO Tentative List, increasing the country's count of potential World Heritage Sites to 78. These newly added sites span various historical periods and cultural expressions, showcasing India's rich heritage. The tentative list serves as an inventory of properties that a country believes should be considered for World Heritage Site status, with the Indian National Commission for Co-operation with UNESCO and the Archaeological Survey of India playing key roles in this process.

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