Which City becomes first Indian city to join World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF), in July 2023?

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

Mumbai

Kolkata

Correct Answer : Bengaluru

Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to become part of the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF) a global network of cities that share research and intelligence, and explore the role of culture in future prosperity.

* The network currently has 40 cities spanning six continents.

* Bengaluru being the latest addition is set to join the league of cities like New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Dubai among others.

* The global consortium was founded in 2012 by Justine Simons OBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture & the Creative Industries.

* “We have been keen to have an Indian city and a lot of other cities that are part of the network have also been keen about it. Bengaluru is a fast-growing city. It’s very diverse and has got a big commitment to culture”.

* It feels like there is real ambition and drive in Bengaluru around the culture story. It is known as a tech city in the rest of the world. This is a fantastic opportunity for Bengaluru to bring the cultural story alongside the tech story, and to really grow its economy and its status as a global city..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 28, 2023

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