Full ICH list — year, element, category
AC-5.2.1Core
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Exam Strategy
UPSC consistently tests India's UNESCO ICH inscriptions as standalone facts and in heritage comparison questions. Examiners focus on year of inscription, exact element name, and category (Intangible Cultural Property vs. Representative List). Common error: confusing ICH with tangible World Heritage sites or mixing up inscription years across different elements.
High-yield hooks
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16 elements — India's current UNESCO ICH roster
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Yoga 2016 — first Indian ICH inscription
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Kumbh Mela 2017 — largest gathering ritual
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Mudiyettu 2010 — oldest Indian ICH listing
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Representative List vs. Need Safeguarding distinction
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SCANCULTURE/UNESCO-HERITAGESOCIETY/TRADITIONAL-PRACTICESCURRENT-AFFAIRS/CULTURE