India adds four sites to UNESCO Tentative List, total now 73
Why in the news
India added four cultural entries to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, taking its count to 73.
The four sites
| Site | Place |
|---|---|
| Colonial Penal Settlement of the Andaman Islands | Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) |
| Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble | Sivasagar, Assam |
| Nicobarese Cultural Continuity | Chowra, Trinket, Bompoka, Kamorta |
| Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawati | Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu |
Details worth noting
- Ross Island now bears the name Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island.
- Rangpur was founded in 1704.
Exam angle
- Total on India’s Tentative List: 73.
- Shekhawati havelis lie in Rajasthan.