Question 4239

The first Sylhet-Silchar Festival to celebrate the cultural ties between India and Bangladesh began on December 2, 2022, in which state?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points The first Sylhet-Silchar Festival to celebrate the cultural ties between India and Bangladesh began on December 2, 2022, in Assam's Barak Valley. It is being organised by India Foundation under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. The event will commemorate 75 years of India's Independence and 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's liberation from Pakistan. Additional Information Bangladesh: Capital - Dhaka Currency - Bangladeshi Taka President - Abdul Hamid. Prime Minister - Sheikh Hasina. National Sport - Kabaddi. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33. Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha seats - 7.