70ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. Pre-2024

In June 2024, which city was named India’s “First UNESCO City of Literature” ?

aDelhi
bKozhikode✓ Correct
cVaranasi
dHyderabad

Explanation

In June, 2024, Kozhikode in Kerala was officially declared the first UNESCO City of Literature in India. It received this recognition due to its rich literary heritage, diverse linguistic traditions, and its long historical tradition of writers, poets, and scholars.

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