CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UNESCO believes that sport is a powerful vehicle for social inclusion, gender equality and youth empowerment, with benefits that are felt far beyond the stadiums. Indeed, the values acquired in and through sport – such as fair play and a team spirit – are invaluable to the whole of society.

Detailed explanation-2: -India nominates GARBA to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. Last year, Durga Puja was inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, and Garba is nominated for 2022. India has nominated the Indian dance form Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Detailed explanation-3: -The International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport is a rights-based reference that orients and supports policy-and decision-making in sport. It promotes inclusive access to sport by all without any form of discrimination.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 2022 edition of the ‘World Forum for Intangible Cultural Heritage’ is bringing together key researchers and institutions from several countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It is hosted by the National Intangible Heritage Center (NIHC) in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and the UNESCO Category 2 Centre ICHCAP.