Question

    Identify the correct statements regarding the 46th Session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee (WHC) 2024.

    A) The session was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

    B) Charaideo Maidam in Assam is nominated as India’s 43rd World Heritage Site.

    C) India pledged USD 5 million to UNESCO for world heritage site conservation.

    A Only A & B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only A & C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only B & C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All A, B & C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on July 21, 2024, marking the first time India hosted the event. Charaideo Maidam has been nominated as a World Heritage site, and India has committed USD 1 million for the conservation of such sites, targeting benefits for countries in the Global South.

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