Consider the following pairs:
I. International Year of the Woman Farmer : 2026
II. International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism : 2027
III. International Year of Peace and Trust : 2025
IV. International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence : 2029
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.Only three
- D.All the four
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. All the four
The United Nations designates specific years to raise awareness and promote action on various global issues. For example, 2023 was declared the International Year of Millets, and 2024 was the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The UN also declared 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, a reflection of ongoing global efforts towards diplomacy and conflict resolution. Other proposed or declared international years often align with emerging global challenges or significant anniversaries that require focused international attention and cooperation.
Source: UPSC gs1 2025