India’s First AVGC CoE

Current Context: The Karnataka government launched India’s first AVGC Centre of Excellence (CoE).

• It was particularly launched by Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan, who is Higher Education and Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Skill Development Minister.
• By launching this AVGC CoE, India is now one step forward to having 10% of the global AVGC market and has the potential to reach 20-25% by 2027.
• The AVGC signifies Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics.
• It was launched in Mahadevapura, Bengaluru.
• It is thus the pioneering high-tech supported digital media hub.
• It was launched under Innovate Karnataka initiative.
• It is also termed to be Asia’s biggest AVGC CoE.
• Static Part: 
• CM of Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai
• Governor of Karnataka: Thaawar Chand Gehlot

Question: 

Q.1 Which state launched India’s first AVGC Centre of Excellence (CoE)?
a. Maharashtra
b. Karnataka
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. West Bengal