With reference to the UNESCO expert team visit to Hampi, consider the following statements: 1. The inspection focuses on preserving the Vijayanagara Empire heritage. 2. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3. The visit is scheduled to take place in the year 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UNESCO expert team to assess Hampi monument conservation and World Heritage Site compliance

GS1History · Society · Geography· Art, architecture & culture· Prelims· 14 October 2026

Heritage conservation and sustainable tourism management: a GS1 and GS3 case study.

Why in news

The Vijayanagara Deputy Commissioner announced a UNESCO expert team visit to Hampi to assess monument conservation and World Heritage Site guideline compliance.

Background

A UNESCO expert team including George Abungu, Ichita Shimoda, and Janvi Sharma will visit Hampi from October 24 to October 27, 2026. The inspection focuses on preserving the Vijayanagara Empire heritage while improving management and tourism.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceHampi: A UNESCO World Heritage Site associated with the Vijayanagara Empire
BodyUNESCO: International body providing guidelines for World Heritage Site compliance
FactUNESCO expert team visit scheduled from October 24 to October 27, 2026

Prelims practice question

With reference to the UNESCO expert team visit to Hampi, consider the following statements:

The inspection focuses on preserving the Vijayanagara Empire heritage.
The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The visit is scheduled to take place in the year 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The visit is scheduled from October 24 to October 27, 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing large-scale tourism with the preservation of heritage sites like Hampi under international conservation guidelines.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Management friction: Balancing high-volume tourist footfall with structural integrity of ancient stone monuments
Regulatory compliance: Aligning local state-led tourism initiatives with international UNESCO conservation standards

Keywords: Heritage Conservation · Sustainable Tourism · World Heritage Site · Cultural Preservation · Site Management

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