International Relations : International Organisations

Q 7 / 59

UPSC CSE Prelims 2025

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?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (D)

All four pairs are correctly matched as per recent designations by the United Nations General Assembly.

  • International Year of the Woman Farmer (2026): This year aims to acknowledge the significant contributions of women to agrifood systems, address existing gender disparities in agriculture, and foster their empowerment through policy and technological interventions.
  • International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism (2027): This initiative seeks to advocate for tourism practices that are economically viable, socially inclusive, and environmentally sound, while also enhancing the sector's capacity to withstand and recover from crises.
  • International Year of Peace and Trust (2025): Focused on promoting the resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, this year aims to strengthen peace, trust, and international cooperation as fundamental elements for achieving sustainable development.
  • International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence (2029): Coinciding with the close approach of asteroid 99942 Apophis, this year aims to enhance public understanding of planetary defence strategies, promote international collaboration in space, and improve monitoring of near-Earth objects.

Incorrect Options

Options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect because they state that fewer than four pairs are correctly matched. All four pairs presented in the question are accurately designated by the United Nations General Assembly for the respective years, rendering any other count factually inaccurate.

SOURCEThe Hindu/Indian Express/PIB [Month Year]