Question: The cultural exchange programme Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Embassy of Iran organized an Indo-Iranian Writers’ in which of the following city?
(a)New Delhi
(b) Bangalore
(c) Kolkata
(d) Hyderabad
Answer :(a)
Related facts:
- On 07 January, 2019, In continuation of the cultural exchange programme between India and Iran, Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Embassy of Iran organized an Indo-Iranian Writers’ Meet in New Delhi.
- The objective of the meet is to further deepen cultural ties between the two nations and heighten literary awareness among the readers at both sides.
- The meet was also aimed at providing a platform for meaningful-dialogue between writers of both countries.
- Culture Counsellor of Iran Mohammad Ali Rabbani, Secretary Sahitya Akademi K Sreenivasarao and eminent writer and scholar Nasera Sharma were present in the meet.
- The events also witnessed a panel discussion on Indo-Iranian Cultural Bonds.
- Addressing the gathering, Mohammad Ali Rabbani said, mutual understanding and communication have been the bases of the cultural and civilizational bond between the two countries.