CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 106-year-old astronomical observatory of Langat Singh College in Muzaffarpur, was claimed to have been included in UNESCO’s list of endangered institutions. The college setup in 1899 is affiliated with Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar University (BRABU). This observatory was established in the college in 1916.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why In News? Recently, the 106-year-old astronomical observatory established at Langat Singh College in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar has been included in UNESCO’s endangered heritage list.

Detailed explanation-3: -106-year-old astronomical observatory at the Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur in Bihar has been added to UNESCO World heritage observatories list.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muskan Anand. B [Bihar] :The astronomical observatory at the LS College, Muzaffarpur has been included in UNESCO list of Important Endangered Heritage Observatories of the World.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dholavira and Ramappa Temple are the latest addition to the list under the ‘Cultural’ category. There are two more categories - Natural and Mixed. Latest Update about UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: 27th July 2021 – Dholavira, Harappan City in the Rann of Kutchh, becomes India’s 40th UNESCO World Heritage Site.