Current context: National Tourism Awards was conferred by the Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, on the occasion of the World Tourism Day on 27th September 2019.
a. Maharashtra
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Uttarakhand
- For the 1st time, India is hosting the World Tourism Day event.
- The theme of the event is “Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all”.
- The events aim to highlight the contribution of the tourism sector and address global challenges outlined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
- The Best State Award for overall growth in the tourism category was given to Andhra Pradesh.
- The award in the Adventure Tourism category was given to Goa and Madhya Pradesh.
- The award for best film promotion friendly state was awarded to Uttarakhand.
- Telangana won the award for the best state in the innovative use of IT category.
- Since 1980, the World Tourism Day is being celebrated on 27th September and on this day the Statutes of the World Tourism Organization, UNWTO entered into force.
Question:
Q.1 Which state has won the National Tourism Awards as the Best State Award for overall growth in tourism category?a. Maharashtra
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Uttarakhand
