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d) 1, 2, and 3. All three statements are correct based on the recent updates to India’s cultural representations on the global stage. Detailed Explanation ✅ Statement 1 is correct: In December 2025, during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee, Deepavali (the festival of lights) was officially inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List. It became the 16th intangible cultural heritage (ICH) element from India [1]. ✅ Statement 2 is correct: The Government of India has officially submitted the nomination of Chhath Puja for consideration in the 2026-2027 cycle [2]. This follows the successful inscription of other major festivals like Durga Puja (2021) and Deepavali (2025). ✅ Statement 3 is correct: Garba of Gujarat was inscribed in December 2023 during the 18th session held in Botswana, making it the 15th entry from India [3]. UPSC Quick Revision: India’s UNESCO ICH List (Recent Entries) 14th: Durga Puja in Kolkata (2021). 15th: Garba of Gujarat (2023). 16th: Deepavali (2025). Nominated: Chhath Puja (for 2026).

With reference to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, consider the following statements: 1. In December 2025, Deepavali was inscribed as India’s 16th entry on this list. 2. Chhath Puja has been officially nominated by India for the 2026-27 evaluation cycle. 3. Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on this list in 2023, making it the 15th entry from India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3

c) 51st anniversary.  The Khajuraho Dance Festival 2026, held from 20 to 26 February 2026, marked the 52nd edition of the festival. However, because the festival was established in 1975, it celebrated its 51st anniversary (completing 51 years since its founding) during this 2026 event.  Explanation of Options ❌ (a) 40th anniversary: This milestone was passed in 2015. ❌ (b) 50th anniversary: This was the "Golden Jubilee" milestone, which was celebrated during the 2024–2025 cycle (specifically, the 50th edition was in February 2024). ✅ (c) 51st anniversary: In 2026, the festival celebrated 51 years of its founding. The 51st edition was held in 2025, while the 2026 event was the 52nd edition, marking the completion of 51 years. ❌ (d) 60th anniversary: This diamond jubilee milestone will not occur until 2035.  Key Facts for UPSC Founding Year: 1975. Organiser: Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, through the Ustad Alauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Academy. Significance: It is a week-long celebration of Indian classical dance forms performed against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Recent Records: The 2025 edition (51st edition) saw 139 artists set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous classical dance performance (over 24 hours).

The Khajuraho Dance Festival 2026, held in February, celebrated which milestone anniversary of its founding? (a) 40th anniversary (b) 50th anniversary (c) 51st anniversary (d) 60th anniversary

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