World Book and Copyright Day

Question- On April 23rd, 2018, ‘World Book and Copyright’ Day was celebrated all over the world. Which city has been chosen as World Book Capital this year?
(a) Incheon
(b) Conakry
(c) Shanghai
(d) Athens
Answer: (d) 
Related Facts:

  • On 23rd April 2018, World Book and Copyright Day was observed across the world.
  • The aim is to make books accessible to the city’s entire population, including migrants and refugees.
  • Each year, UNESCO and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry – publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the World Book Capital for a one-year period, effective 23 April each year.
  • The city of Athens was chosen for the quality of its activities, supported by the entire book industry.
  • The aim is to make books accessible to the city’s entire population, including migrants and refugees.
  • 23 April is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.

Reference:                         
http://www.un.org/en/events/bookday/