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- Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in Varanasi, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
- The site is recognised as a serial property comprising the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological Remains of Sarnath.
- It is believed to be where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in the 6th century BCE.
- With this inscription, India now has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the recognition celebrates India's civilisational and spiritual heritage.
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- How the UNESCO listing affects tourism and conservation efforts at Sarnath
- Whether other Indian sites pursue UNESCO World Heritage inscription in future sessions
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