Consider the following statements: 1. Kozhikode has been included in

Consider the following statements:

  • 1. Kozhikode has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Music’.
  • 2. Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
  • 3. Gwalior has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Literature’.

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

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This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2024
Let’s evaluate each statement regarding UNESCO recognitions:
1. Kozhikode has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Music’: Incorrect. Kozhikode (Kerala) was designated as the ‘City of Literature’. Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) was designated as the ‘City of Music’.
2. Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage: Correct. Garba, a dance form from Gujarat, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2023.
3. Gwalior has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Literature’: Incorrect. Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) was designated as the ‘City of Music’. Kozhikode (Kerala) was designated as the ‘City of Literature’.
In 2023, UNESCO added Kozhikode and Gwalior to its Creative Cities Network, recognizing Kozhikode for Literature and Gwalior for Music. Garba of Gujarat was added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) promotes cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. The Intangible Cultural Heritage list aims to safeguard important traditional practices and expressions.
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