Question 66 from UPSC CSE 2025 - Current Affairs (Internatio nal Relations)

Question

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?

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Correct Option: D. All four

Strategy: Direct recall of recent UN General Assembly resolutions is required; for all four options, match the precise years assigned by UN. No apparent tricks or elimination—each pair lists an official international year and its corresponding date, all of which align with actual UN declarations in the public domain. Confidence comes from recognition of these well-publicized UN designations.

Key Info: - International Year of the Woman Farmer (2026): Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2024 to highlight the critical role of women in global food security and agricultural sectors. The initiative seeks to advance gender equality, empower women in rural communities, and address institutional barriers faced by women farmers.
- International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism (2027): Announced by the UN General Assembly to promote global action towards the sustainability and resilience of the tourism sector. The initiative emphasizes responsible tourism, environmental conservation, support for local communities, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through tourism.
- International Year of Peace and Trust (2025): Officially proclaimed to encourage global efforts toward conflict resolution, dialogue, and trust-building among nations. The designation calls for global promotion of peace, inclusion, cooperation, and respect for human rights in international relations.
- International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence (2029): Adopted by the United Nations in 2024, this year coincides with the close approach of asteroid 99942 Apophis. The initiative raises international public awareness about asteroid hazards, supports planetary defence education, and highlights the work of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and related scientific efforts for monitoring and potential mitigation of near-Earth object threats.

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Option A: Only one

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Option B: Only two

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Option C: Only three