70th B.P.S.C Re-Exam 2024

In India which of the following city has been declared as the first "City of Literature" by UNESCO ?

aJabalpur in M.P
bKozhikode in Kerala✓ Correct
cKolkata in W.B
dNasik in Maharashtra

Explanation

In October 2023, UNESCO recognized Kozhikode as “City of Literature” under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The UNESCO Creative Cities Network aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 11 through innovative thinking and action to benefit communities at the city level. The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was established in 2004. ## Page 17

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