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Sarnath Inscribed as India’s 45th World Heritage Site

29 July 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSSarnath Inscribedas India’s 45thWorld HeritageSite29 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee accepted Sarnath for its prestigious list, adding another Indian entry.

Key facts

PointDetail
SiteAncient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
Count for India45th World Heritage Site
Count for Uttar PradeshFourth UNESCO-recognised site
Decision forum48th World Heritage Committee session, Busan, South Korea
NominationSubmitted by India in January 2025
Tentative List entrySince 1998

Significance

  • Inscribed for its Outstanding Universal Value as the place where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon.

Exam angle

  • Numbers: 45th for India, fourth for Uttar Pradesh.
  • Session: 48th, Busan (South Korea).
  • Concepts: Outstanding Universal Value, Tentative List.

Test yourself

1. Which site was inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Sarnath became India's 45th World Heritage Site.

2. Where was the 48th World Heritage Committee session, which inscribed Sarnath, held?

The session took place in Busan, South Korea.

3. Sarnath is recognised for being the place of which event, per its Outstanding Universal Value?

The notes say it is where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon.

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