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Detailed explanation-1: -The city of Hyderabad has bagged the prestigious ‘World Green City Award 2022’ beating Paris, Bogota, Mexico City, Montreal, and Fortaleza in Brazil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The City of Hyderabad, India, was announced as the grand winner, taking home the highest accolade and most highly coveted award for their winning initiative titled: Green Garland to the State of Telangana.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyderabad is the only Indian city that was selected for the ‘World Green City 2022,’ award, the best across all six categories and has bagged this beating Paris, Bogota, Mexico City, Montreal, and Fortaleza in Brazil. Hyderabad city further bagged the ‘Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth Award.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hyderabad has scooped up three awards in close succession for becoming one of the green cities in the world. Earlier this month, it beat cities like Paris and Montreal to be named the Green City of the World.