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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the theme of World Cities Day 2020?
A
Building sustainable and resilient cities
B
Better City, Better Life
C
Valuing Our Communities and Cities
D
Innovative Governance, Open Cities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each year, World Cities Day is hosted by different cities across the world. The 2022 edition was hosted by Shanghai in China.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 31st of October is celebrated as World Cities Day. The aim is to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, enhance cooperation among countries and cities in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contribute to sustainable urban development.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Cities Day is celebrated on 31st October every year to highlight the need for international cooperation to promote global urbanisation and address its challenges. According to the United Nations, seven of every 10 people in the world will live in cities by 2050.

Detailed explanation-4: -A City Day (Russian: , romanized: Den’ goroda) is a type of annual festival celebrated in several cities in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. The date varies from city to city, but it is often celebrated on a weekend.

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