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UNESCO's Memory Of The World's Regional Register
Ramcharitmanas Panchatantra, and Sah?dayaloka-Locana Were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register during the tenth meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP), held earlier this week in… This is the first time since the MOWCAP was formed in 2004 that India has sent any nominations, and all three sent by the country have been accepted. REASONS FOR INCLUSION The inclusion of the three works in the register highlights the significance of preserving and celebrating diverse narratives and artistic expressions that shape our shared humanity.
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Ramcharitmanas Panchatantra, and Sah?dayaloka-Locana Were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register during the tenth meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP), held earlier this week in… This is the first time since the MOWCAP was formed in 2004 that India has sent any nominations, and all three sent by the country have been accepted. REASONS FOR INCLUSION The inclusion of the three works in the register highlights the significance of preserving and celebrating diverse narratives and artistic expressions that shape our shared humanity.
- Ramcharitmanas
- Panchatantra, and
- Sah?dayaloka-Locana
Were added to
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register during the tenth meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP), held earlier this week in
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
This is the first time since the
MOWCAP was formed in 2004 that India has sent any nominations, and all three sent by the country have been accepted.
REASONS FOR INCLUSION
The
inclusion of the three works in the register highlights the significance of
preserving and celebrating diverse narratives and artistic expressions that shape our shared humanity.
- The texts were picked due to their enduring worldwide appeal. For instance, the Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas are read in not only India but also in other Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
- The Panchatantra fables were zeroed in owing to their universal moral values.
- The 15th-century Sah?dayaloka-Locana, by Kashmiri scholars Acharya Anandvardhan and Abhinavagupta, was chosen because of its aesthetics.
ABOUT MEMORY OF THE WORLD REGISTER
- UNESCO’s MOW programme is an international cooperation strategy aimed at safeguarding, protecting, and facilitating access to and the use of documentary heritage, especially heritage that is rare and endangered.
- According to its charter, UNESCO launched the initiative in 1992 “to guard against collective amnesia”.
- The programme recognises documentary heritage of international, regional and national significance, maintains registers of it, and awards a logo to identified collections.
- It facilitates preservation and access without discrimination.
- It campaigns to raise awareness of the documentary heritage to alert governments, the general public, businesses and commerce to preservation needs and to raise funds.
- Inscription on the register affirms the significance of the documentary heritage, makes it better known, and allows for greater access to it, thereby facilitating research, education, entertainment, and preservation over time.
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with International Relations.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Prelims practiceWith reference to UNESCO's Memory Of The World's Regional Register, consider the following statements:
- The texts were picked due to their enduring worldwide appeal. For instance, the Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas are read in not only India but also in other Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka…
- The Panchatantra fables were zeroed in owing to their universal moral values.
- The 15th-century Sah?dayaloka-Locana, by Kashmiri scholars Acharya Anandvardhan and Abhinavagupta, was chosen because of its aesthetics.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of UNESCO's Memory Of The World's Regional Register for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- ABOUT MEMORY OF THE WORLD REGISTER
- Background and context
- Key facts and institutional framework
- Significance and way forward
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is Unesco'S Memory Of The World'S Regional Register in the news?
Ramcharitmanas Panchatantra, and Sah?dayaloka-Locana Were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register during the tenth meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP), held earlier this week in… This is the first time since the MOWCAP was formed in 2004 that India has sent any nominations, and all three sent by the country have been accepted.
What are the key facts about Unesco'S Memory Of The World'S Regional Register?
REASONS FOR INCLUSION The inclusion of the three works in the register highlights the significance of preserving and celebrating diverse narratives and artistic expressions that shape our shared humanity. The texts were picked due to their enduring worldwide appeal. For instance, the Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas are read in not only India but also in other Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Why is Unesco'S Memory Of The World'S Regional Register important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with International Relations and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.