Which city is named as the UNESCO’s World Book Capital for 2023?

September 25, 2021

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25 September 2021

Which city is named as the UNESCO’s World Book Capital for 2023?

A. Madrid

B. Guadalajara

C. Tbilisi

D. Accra

Answer: Accra

Explanation:

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has named Accra (Ghana) as UNESCO World Book Capital for 2023, following the evaluation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee.

After Guadalajara (Mexico) in 2022, the city of Accra was selected for its strong focus on young people and their potential to contribute to the culture and wealth of Ghana. Accra’s proposed programme seeks to use the power of books to engage these young people, as an effective way of skilling up the next generation.

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