The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation awards were announced at a ceremony held in Penang, Malaysia. 4 heritage landmarks from India were chosen for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2019.
Heritage landmark | Award category | Place |
Flora Fountain | Honourable mention | Mumbai |
KenesethEliyahoo Synagogue | Award of Merit | Mumbai |
Our Lady of Glory Church | Award of Merit | Mumbai |
Vikram Sarabhai Library from (IIM) | Award of Distinction | Ahmedabad |
Renewal of Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts in Hong Kong received the Award of Excellence, which is the highest award among all categories.
Static/Current Takeaways Important For RRB NTPC/IBPS RRB Mains:
- UNESCO President: Audrey Azoulay; Founded: 16 November 1945.
- Headquarters- Paris, France.
Source: The NDTV