Question

The United Nations Organisation aims to maintain international peace. With reference to its organs and agencies, answer the following:

1. Kolkata’s famous Durga Puja received the intangible heritage tag. Which agency of the United Nations is authorised to give this tag?
2. Mention any three other contributions of that agency in the preservation of culture.

Answer 1

1. UNESCO
2. Contributions of UNESCO in preserving culture:
   1. Protects World Heritage Sites: UNESCO’s World Heritage Programme identifies and protects monuments, natural locations, and cultural landscapes with great universal importance.
   2. Safeguards Intangible Cultural Heritage: It protects traditions, festivals, languages, performing arts, crafts, and knowledge systems through the Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003).
   3. Promotes Cultural Diversity and Global Cooperation: UNESCO supports countries in conserving museums, archives, and ancient towns while also encouraging cultural exchange, education, and awareness of heritage protection.