Today Current Affairs April 18

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❶ Q: Which international day is observed on 18 April every year?
➡️ Answer: World Heritage Day (International Day for Monuments and Sites)

❷ Q: Which organization promotes World Heritage Day globally?
➡️ Answer: UNESCO

❸ Q: What is the main objective of World Heritage Day?
➡️ Answer: To promote awareness about cultural heritage and its preservation

❹ Q: Which Indian organization is responsible for protection of monuments?
➡️ Answer: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

❺ Q: Which Indian ministry handles cultural heritage conservation?
➡️ Answer: Ministry of Culture

❻ Q: Which famous Indian monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
➡️ Answer: Taj Mahal

❼ Q: In which city is the Taj Mahal located?
➡️ Answer: Agra

❽ Q: Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
➡️ Answer: Shah Jahan

❾ Q: Which global goal promotes sustainable cities and cultural heritage?
➡️ Answer: Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11)

❿ Q: Which Indian campaign promotes tourism and heritage awareness?
➡️ Answer: Dekho Apna Desh Campaign

⓫ Q: Which Indian scheme promotes preservation of heritage cities?
➡️ Answer: HRIDAY Scheme

⓬ Q: Which global issue threatens cultural heritage sites?
➡️ Answer: Climate Change

⓭ Q: Which international organization works for global peace and cooperation?
➡️ Answer: United Nations (UN)

⓮ Q: Which sector benefits from heritage conservation?
➡️ Answer: Tourism Sector

⓯ Q: Why is heritage preservation important?
➡️ Answer: It protects history, culture, and identity for future generations