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Q96 (IAS/2025) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Important Days, Places & Events › International days and years Answer Verified

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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Your answer:  ·  Correct: D
Explanation

All four pairs are correctly matched according to the United Nations designations.

2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer[1], 2027 is the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism[2], 2025 is the International Year of Peace and Trust[3], and 2029 is the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence[4].

The United Nations General Assembly designates International Years to raise awareness about important global issues and promote coordinated action. These particular designations reflect contemporary priorities ranging from recognizing women's contributions in agriculture, promoting sustainable tourism practices, fostering global peace and cooperation, to addressing planetary defense against asteroid threats. For UPSC Prelims, questions on UN observances and international years are increasingly common and require staying updated with recent UN General Assembly resolutions.

Sources
  1. [1] https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-years
  2. [2] https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-years
  3. [3] https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-years
  4. [4] https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-years
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Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 10/10

This is a 'Future Roadmap' question, moving beyond the standard 'Current Year' trivia. It tests awareness of recent UN General Assembly resolutions that plan observances 3-5 years ahead. While 2025 is current affairs, 2029 is deep trivia likely sourced from Science & Tech news (Planetary Defence) rather than standard yearbooks.

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Statement 1
Was 2026 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of the Woman Farmer?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"## 2026 [International Year of the Woman Farmer](https://www.fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en)"
Why this source?
  • Official UN observances page lists the International Years by year.
  • The page explicitly names 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer."
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"International Year of the Woman Farmer [A/RES/78/279]"
Why this source?
  • Aggregated listing of International Years includes the Woman Farmer entry for 2026.
  • Shows the relevant General Assembly resolution reference (A/RES/78/279) tied to the designation.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"(2026) * [Woman Farmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=International_Year_of_the_Woman_Farmer&action=edit&redlink=1 "International Year of the Woman Farmer (page does not exist)")"
Why this source?
  • Wikipedia's UN International Years template lists International Years by year.
  • It includes an entry for "Woman Farmer" with (2026) next to it.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 15: Protected Area Network > International Year of Biodiversity > p. 225
Strength: 5/5
“The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives.”
Why relevant

Gives a clear example that the United Nations declares specific 'International Year of ...' themes (2010 = International Year of Biodiversity).

How to extend

A student could use this pattern to check UN records or UNGA resolutions for a similarly phrased designation for 2026 (i.e., search for 'International Year of the Woman Farmer' in UN proclamations).

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 (SOFI 2020) > p. 339
Strength: 4/5
“• It is published annually since 2017 with the joint efforts of: • FAO 1. International Fund for Agricultural Development 2. United Nations Children's Fund 3. World Food Programme 4. WHO • The report provides estimates on food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition at the global and regional levels. • Objective behind this report is to achieve food security, improve nutrition levels and also end hunger as per the 2<sup>nd</sup> SDG agenda by 2030.”
Why relevant

Shows FAO and related UN bodies publish thematic reports on agriculture and nutrition, implying UN/UN specialized agencies engage with farmer/women-in-agriculture topics.

How to extend

A student could check FAO or partner-agency announcements (SOFI/FAO) for campaigns or proposals recommending an International Year relating to women farmers in 2026.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Table 9.6 > p. 22
Strength: 3/5
“In rest of the states, it varies between 0.8 to 2.50 hectares. The number of small and marginal land holdings (operational landholdings) has shown a marginal increase. The percentage of land holders who are women has increased from 12.79% in 2010–11 to 13.87% in 2015–16, indicating an increased participation of women in the field of agriculture. The marginal, small and medium land holdings constitute the major share of 86.21% of the holdings whereas the large land holdings account for only 9% of the total operational area. It is highest in Nagaland (5 hectares) and lowest in Kerala (0.18 hectares). However the average size of agricultural land has declined to 1.08 hectares in 2015–16.”
Why relevant

Gives data showing increasing participation of women as landholders and farmers, demonstrating a substantive global issue that could plausibly motivate an International Year on women farmers.

How to extend

A student could combine this socio‑agricultural trend with UN thematic practices to judge plausibility and then seek official UN naming for 2026.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Chapter 4 International Organisations > p. 50
Strength: 3/5
“Social and economic issues are dealt with by many agencies including the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Human Rights Commision (UNHRC), the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Childr en's Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), among others.”
Why relevant

Lists UN agencies that handle social and economic issues, indicating the UN system routinely addresses gender, development and agriculture topics through its agencies.

How to extend

A student could look at relevant agencies (e.g., UNDP, UN Women, FAO) for coordinated proposals or endorsements of an International Year for women farmers in 2026.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > 28.TT. UNITED NATIONS FORUM ON FORESTS (UNT) > p. 401
Strength: 2/5
“28.TT. UNITEI} NATIONS FORUM ON FORESTS {UNTT)}} The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), established the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) in October 2000, a subsidiary body with the main objective to promote 'the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to this end' based on the Rio Declaration, the Forest Principles, Chapter III of Agenda 21 and the outcome of the Intergovernmental Panel on Forests (IPF) / Intergovernmental Forum. The Forum has universal membership, and is composed of all Member States of the United Nations and specialized agencies: All Rights Reserved.”
Why relevant

Describes how ECOSOC/UN subsidiary bodies (like UNFF) are established to promote thematic international action, showing UN structures can create sustained thematic focus and observances.

How to extend

A student could check ECOSOC or UNGA subsidiary-body records or resolutions for any 2026 observance declarations relating to women farmers.

Statement 2
Was 2027 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"## 2027 International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism"
Why this source?
  • This is the official United Nations observances page listing international years.
  • The page explicitly names 2027 as the "International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism."
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"* [Sustainable and Resilient Tourism](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=International_Year_of_Sustainable_and_Resilient_Tourism&action=edit&redlink=1 "International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism (page does not exist)") (2027)"
Why this source?
  • A consolidated list (Wikipedia template) of UN International Years also shows the 2027 entry.
  • It specifically associates 2027 with Sustainable and Resilient Tourism, corroborating the UN page.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Growth and Development of Eco-tourism > p. 99
Strength: 5/5
“The biggest island will be little Island of Nicobar (Times of India 25.9.16). With its great potential for environmental protection, the United Nations celebrated the International Year of Eco-tourism in 2002.”
Why relevant

Gives a direct example that the UN has previously declared themed 'International Year' observances for tourism-related topics (International Year of Eco‑tourism in 2002).

How to extend

A student could use this pattern (UN declares International Years for thematic topics) plus a list of UN proclamations or UNGA/ECOSOC resolutions to check if 2027 was similarly proclaimed.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 15: Protected Area Network > International Year of Biodiversity > p. 225
Strength: 4/5
“The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives.”
Why relevant

Shows the UN routinely declares International Years for thematic environmental issues (International Year of Biodiversity in 2010).

How to extend

Use this rule that the UN designates International Years for environmental themes to plausibly narrow verification to UN records for 2027 under such proclamations.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > History of the United Nations Environment Assembly > p. 387
Strength: 4/5
“The United Nations Environment Assembly was created in June 2012 at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (RIO+20) as a measure to strengthen and upgrade UN Environment. The establishment of the Environment Assembly was the culmination of decades of international efforts, initiated at the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in 1972 and aimed at creating a coherent system of international environmental governance. The first and second sessions of the UN Environment Assembly tackled and adopted resolutions on major issues of illegal trade in wildlife, air quality, environmental rule of law, financing the Green Economy, the Sustainable Development Goals, and "delivering on the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" The Third Environment Assembly took place in 2017.”
Why relevant

Describes UN institutional mechanisms (UN Environment Assembly) and that it adopts resolutions on sustainable development topics, implying formal UN bodies handle thematic declarations.

How to extend

A student could look up UNEA/UNGA resolution records or press releases around 2027 to see if such a declaration was made by these bodies.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 21: Sustainable Development and Climate Change > Ro+20 > p. 598
Strength: 3/5
“The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD or Rio+20) was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012. Rio+20 re-energised the political commitment to sustainable development and its dimensions on economic growth, social improvement and environmental protection. Rio+20 focused on the Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication and to develop an institutional framework for sustainable development.”
Why relevant

Notes Rio+20 (2012) re‑energised political commitment to sustainable development, showing sustained UN attention to sustainable themes over time.

How to extend

Combine this long‑standing UN focus on sustainability with searches of UN sustainable development calendars to assess whether 2027 was designated for a sustainability‑related tourism theme.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Growth and Development of Eco-tourism > p. 98
Strength: 3/5
“Eco-tourism, responsible tourism, and sustainable development have become prevalent concepts since the late 1980s, and eco-tourism has experienced arguably the fastest growth of all sub sectors in the tourism industry. The popularity represents a change in tourist perceptions, increased environmental awareness, and a desire to explore natural environments. Such changes have become a statement affirming one's social identity, education, sophistication,”
Why relevant

Explains the emergence and popularity of eco‑tourism and sustainable tourism concepts since the late 1980s, indicating subject matter that the UN might target for thematic years.

How to extend

A student could use the increased prominence of sustainable/resilient tourism as a rationale to check if the UN later named a year (e.g., 2027) for this topic in official UN proclamations.

Statement 3
Was 2025 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Peace and Trust?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"## 2025 [International Year of Peace and Trust](https://feature.undp.org/for-people-for-peace/)"
Why this source?
  • This is the United Nations official 'International Years' observances page.
  • It explicitly lists 2025 together with 'International Year of Peace and Trust', showing the UN-level designation.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"International Year of Peace and Trust [A/RES/78/266]"
Why this source?
  • A secondary summary (planeta.com) of UN international years lists 'International Year of Peace and Trust' and cites a UN resolution (A/RES/78/266).
  • The entry appears alongside other 2025 observances, corroborating the year-assignment.
Web source
Presence: 3/5
"* [Peace and Trust](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:UN_International_Years "International Year of Peace and Trust (page does not exist)") (2025)"
Why this source?
  • A Wikipedia template for UN International Years includes 'Peace and Trust' with the year (2025).
  • This provides corroborating (third-party) support that the 'Peace and Trust' observance is associated with 2025.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 15: Protected Area Network > International Day for Biological Diversity - May > p. 225
Strength: 5/5
“International Day for Biological Diversity - May 225 • The United Nations proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. • Initially December 29 (the date of entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity), was designated the International Day for Biological Diversity by the UN General Assembly in late 1993. All Rights Reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form or by any means, without permission in writing.*ffi s's-s'ss's”
Why relevant

Shows the UN formally proclaims international observances (example: UN proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity).

How to extend

A student could use this pattern to look for an analogous UN General Assembly proclamation or UN calendar entry specifically naming 2025 as an International Year.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Why International Organisations? > p. 46
Strength: 4/5
“Read the two cartoons on this page. Both the cartoons comment on the ineffectiveness of the United Nations Organisation, usually referred to as the UN, in the Lebanon crisis in 2006. Both the cartoons represent the kind of opinions that we often hear about the UN. On the other hand, we also find that the UN is generally regarded as the most important international organisation in today's world. In the eyes of many people all over the world, it is indispensable and represents the great hope of humanity for peace and progress. Why do we then need organisations like the UN?”
Why relevant

Explains the UN's stated objective to prevent international conflict and be 'the great hope of humanity for peace,' implying the UN undertakes peace‑themed initiatives.

How to extend

One could reasonably check whether the UN has used its mandate to launch a themed year on 'peace and trust' in 2025 via UN resolutions or official announcements.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Chapter 4 International Organisations > p. 50
Strength: 4/5
“Search for at least one news item about the activities of each of the UN agencies mentioned on this page. Cold War or no Cold War, one reform is needed above all. Only democratic leaders should be allowed to represent their countries in the UN. How can they allow dictators to speak in the name of the people of their country? organisation was set up through the signing of the United Nations Charter by 51 states. It tried to achieve what the League could not between the two world wars. The UN's objective is to prevent international conflict and to facilitate cooperation among states.”
Why relevant

Describes the UN's objective to prevent conflict and facilitate cooperation among states, indicating the organisation often sponsors thematic activities related to peace.

How to extend

Use this pattern to search official UN sources (e.g., UN calendar, GA resolutions) for a 2025 thematic designation on peace and trust.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 8: Reconstruction of Post-colonial India > Bandung Declaration > p. 111
Strength: 3/5
“A 10-point "declaration on promotion of world peace and cooperation," incorporating the principles of the United Nations Charter was adopted unanimously: • 1. Respect for fundamental human rights and for the purposes and principles of the charter of the United Nations • 2. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations • 3. Recognition of the equality of all races and of the equality of all nations large and small • 4. Abstention from intervention or interference in the internal affairs of another country "So far as all these evil forces of fascism, colonialism and racialism or the nuclear bomb and aggression and suppression are concerned, we stand most emphatically and unequivocally committed against them . . .”
Why relevant

Gives an example of an international declaration (Bandung) focused on promotion of world peace and cooperation, showing states and international bodies adopt named peace declarations.

How to extend

A student could infer that if states and international bodies announce peace initiatives, the UN might similarly declare a themed year — so check UN documentary records for 2025.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Jurisdiction of the UN > p. 55
Strength: 2/5
“The question of membership is a serious one. In addition, though, there are more substantial issues before the world. As the UN completed 60 years of its existence, the heads of all the member-states met in September 2005 to celebrate the anniversary and review the situation.”
Why relevant

Notes major UN member-state meetings (e.g., 60th anniversary in 2005) are occasions when the UN reviews situations and can adopt initiatives.

How to extend

A student could look for GA sessions or anniversary resolutions around 2024–2025 that might include a proclamation of an International Year of Peace and Trust.

Statement 4
Was 2029 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"## 2029 [International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence](https://www.un.org/en/observances/asteroid-awareness-year)"
Why this source?
  • Official United Nations website listing of International Years explicitly names 2029 with that title.
  • Direct link text on the UN page matches the statement exactly, indicating UN designation/observance.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"**2029** International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence [A/RES/79/86](https://undocs.org/en/A/RES/79/86)"
Why this source?
  • Independent site cites the 2029 designation and references the UN resolution number (A/RES/79/86).
  • Provides corroborating evidence that 2029 is the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 15: Protected Area Network > International Day for Biological Diversity - May > p. 225
Strength: 5/5
“International Day for Biological Diversity - May 225 • The United Nations proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. • Initially December 29 (the date of entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity), was designated the International Day for Biological Diversity by the UN General Assembly in late 1993. All Rights Reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form or by any means, without permission in writing.*ffi s's-s'ss's”
Why relevant

Shows the UN proclaims International Days/years (example: UN proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity).

How to extend

A student could use this pattern (UN issues formal proclamations for observances) to know to look for an equivalent UN proclamation or resolution for 2029 about asteroid awareness.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > History of the United Nations Environment Assembly > p. 388
Strength: 4/5
“microplastics; eliminating exposure to lead paint and promoting environmentally sound management of used lead-acid batteries; environment and health; improving air quality globally; pollution control by mainstreaming biodiversity into key sectors; addressing water pollution to protect and restore water-related ecosystems; managing soil pollution to achieve sustainable development; and pollution prevention and control in areas affected by terrorist operations and armed conflicts. 0000 00 At the fourth session of United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) which was held in Nairobi, March 2019, India piloted resolutions, two important global environment issues relating to Single-use Plastics and Sustainable Nitrogen management were adopted with consensus. The theme of the UNEA this year was Innovative Solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable production and consumption.”
Why relevant

Describes UN Environment Assembly activity and that member states pilot and adopt resolutions on global environmental issues.

How to extend

One could infer that UN bodies adopt thematic resolutions and therefore check UNEA/UNGA records for any 2029 designation related to planetary defence.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 17: Contemporary Issues > Environmental Awareness > p. 81
Strength: 3/5
“Schools, colleges, and universities play a vital role in generating environmental awareness. Textbooks reveal an increasing concern with environmental problems and their solutions. Several national and international conferences have been organised with a focal theme on environmental sustainability. The United Nations conference on Human Environment in 1972 played a key role in the emergence of the United Nations' Environmental Programme (UNEP). The Earth Summit was held in 1992 at Rio-de-Jenerio. The Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen conference were also held to address the issue of”
Why relevant

Notes major UN conferences (Earth Summit, UNEP origin) and the UN’s role in promoting global thematic action on environmental and planetary issues.

How to extend

This supports the idea that the UN engages in global thematic observances, so a student should search UN conference/agency announcements for a 2029 asteroid/planetary-defence year.

Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 2: The Solar System > Asteroid Belt > p. 32
Strength: 3/5
“• Asteroids are remnants of planetary formation that failed to coalesce because of the gravitational interference of Jupiter. They circle the Sun in a zone lying between Mars and Jupiter. The circular chain of asteroids is called the asteroid belt. It lies between 2.3 and 3.3 AU from the Sun.• Asteroids (planetoids ― another term for an asteroid) are composed mainly of refractory rocky and metallic minerals, with some ice. They range in size from hundreds of kilometres across to microscopic.”
Why relevant

Provides clear factual context about asteroids (location, nature) showing asteroids are a recognized scientific/planetary topic.

How to extend

Knowing asteroids are a distinct planetary hazard/topic helps a student judge plausibility that the UN might pick 'asteroid awareness/planetary defence' as a theme and therefore motivates checking UN proclamations for that theme in 2029.

Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 2: The Solar System > UPSC Prelims 2011] What is difference between asteroids and comets? > p. 35
Strength: 2/5
“[UPSC Prelims 2011] What is difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.”
Why relevant

Defines asteroids as rocky planetoids—another example highlighting them as an established subject area.

How to extend

A student could combine this topic relevance with the UN’s practice of designating thematic observances (snippets 1 and 8) to prioritize checking UN records for a 2029 designation on this subject.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC is testing 'Pipeline Awareness'. They are not just asking 'What is this year?' but 'What has the UN decided for the future?'. This often correlates with major upcoming scientific events (e.g., Apophis asteroid flyby in 2029).
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Bouncer. While 2025 is expected, knowing 2029 requires tracking specific UNGA resolutions or niche Science news.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: International Organizations (UN) > Official Observances & Campaigns > Future Declarations.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize the 'Sibling Years': 2024 (Camelids); 2025 (Glaciers' Preservation, Quantum Science and Technology); 2026 (Rangelands and Pastoralists); 2028 (Fashion Farmer - unlikely, but check gaps). Note: 2026 has multiple designations (Woman Farmer + Rangelands).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Do not memorize the entire UN calendar. Focus on years with 'Science' (Asteroids, Quantum) or 'Environment' (Glaciers, Tourism) themes, as these overlap with GS-3. If a theme sounds like official UN jargon ('Sustainable and Resilient'), it is likely real.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 UN-designated International Years and Observances
💡 The insight

The question concerns a UN proclamation of an "International Year" for a thematic area.

Recognising UN International Years is high-yield because exams ask to match years with global thematic observances and their objectives; it connects to questions on global campaigns, SDGs and multilateral advocacy; mastering this helps answer direct factual MCQs and to contextualise policy questions about global thematic priorities.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 15: Protected Area Network > International Year of Biodiversity > p. 225
🔗 Anchor: "Was 2026 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of the Woman..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 UN agencies and thematic mandates (WHO, UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF)
💡 The insight

International thematic observances are typically linked to the mandates of UN specialized agencies dealing with social and economic issues.

Knowing which UN agency handles which thematic area is essential for prelims MCQs and for mains answers on global governance and development; it helps deduce which body would promote or implement an observance and connects to the SDG framework and specialised agency functions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Chapter 4 International Organisations > p. 50
🔗 Anchor: "Was 2026 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of the Woman..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 UN decision-making organs and resolution adoption
💡 The insight

Designations such as international years are produced through UN bodies that adopt resolutions and hold formal sessions.

Understanding which UN organs adopt resolutions (and their procedural role) is useful for questions on how international observances, conventions and policies are created; this clarifies institutional authority and aids elimination in governance-related MCQs and mains analysis.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > History of the United Nations Environment Assembly > p. 387
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > FOUNDING OF THE UNITED NATIONS > p. 48
🔗 Anchor: "Was 2026 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of the Woman..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 UN-declared International Years
💡 The insight

Past UN International Years (for example, Eco‑tourism in 2002 and Biodiversity in 2010) illustrate the practice of the UN designating thematic years for global attention.

High-yield for UPSC because questions often ask about thematic global observances and their years; links Environment, International Relations and Current Affairs. Mastery helps answer queries on UN initiatives, timelines, and thematic focus areas and to verify calendar-year designations.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Growth and Development of Eco-tourism > p. 99
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 15: Protected Area Network > International Year of Biodiversity > p. 225
🔗 Anchor: "Was 2027 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Sustainab..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Eco‑tourism and sustainable tourism concepts
💡 The insight

Understanding eco‑tourism, responsible tourism and sustainable tourism clarifies what 'sustainable and resilient tourism' would encompass and why such themes are chosen for international observances.

Important for Environment and Geography sections; helps in answering conceptual and policy questions on tourism sustainability, conservation-linked tourism strategies, and distinguishing related terminology. Enables tackling questions that require comparing tourism sub‑sectors or assessing policy emphasis.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Growth and Development of Eco-tourism > p. 98
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Definitional Problems of Eco-tourism > p. 101
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Growth and Development of Eco-tourism > p. 99
🔗 Anchor: "Was 2027 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Sustainab..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 UN environmental governance and global sustainable development fora
💡 The insight

Structures like the UN Environment Assembly and conferences such as Rio+20 set agendas and institutional frameworks that lead to thematic global initiatives and observances.

Crucial for linking institutional mechanics with policy outcomes in UPSC. Knowing these bodies and summits aids in answering questions about how international environmental priorities are set, negotiated and operationalised, and in contextualising UN proclamations.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > History of the United Nations Environment Assembly > p. 387
  • Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 21: Sustainable Development and Climate Change > Ro+20 > p. 598
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > fuo+zo > p. 427
🔗 Anchor: "Was 2027 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Sustainab..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 UN designations of international days and years
💡 The insight

The United Nations formally proclaims specific international days (and can designate years) through General Assembly actions, as exemplified by the proclamation of the International Day for Biological Diversity.

High-yield for UPSC because questions often ask how the UN recognises global observances and which organs (e.g., General Assembly) make such designations; connects to understanding UN procedures, resolutions, and diplomatic observances. Mastery enables answering factual questions about international observances and spotting errors about who authorises them.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 15: Protected Area Network > International Day for Biological Diversity - May > p. 225
🔗 Anchor: "Was 2025 designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Peace and..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

2025 is also the 'International Year of Glaciers' Preservation' and the 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology'. UPSC loves asking the 'other' theme of the same year in subsequent exams.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

The 'Specific Jargon' Heuristic: UPSC rarely invents complex, multi-word titles like 'International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence' from scratch. If the title is long, specific, and uses standard UN vocabulary (Resilient, Sustainable, Defence), and the year is in the future, the pair is likely Correct. In 'Match the Pair' questions with future dates, 'All the four' is a statistically strong gamble if the themes align with known global priorities.

🔗 Mains Connection

Link 'Asteroid Awareness (2029)' to GS-3 Science & Tech: The Apophis Asteroid flyby (April 13, 2029) and NASA's DART Mission (Kinetic Impactor). Link 'Woman Farmer (2026)' to GS-1 Society: Feminization of Agriculture.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2024 · Q47 Relevance score: -2.24

With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs : 1. Farmer's plough - Working capital 2. Computer - Fixed capital 3. Yarn used by the weaver - Fixed capital 4. Petrol - Working capital How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?

IAS · 2009 · Q106 Relevance score: -2.39

Consider the following pairs: 1. Asian Development Bank: Tokyo 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation :Singapore 3. Association of South East Asian Nations :Bangkok Which of the above pairs is/are correct matchd?

IAS · 2024 · Q45 Relevance score: -3.03

With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs : 1. Storage of agricultural produce - Secondary 2. Dairy farm - Primary 3. Mineral exploration - Tertiary 4. Weaving cloth - Secondary How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

IAS · 2024 · Q73 Relevance score: -3.20

Consider the following pairs : 1. Bharatiya Jana Sangh - Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 2. Socialist Party - C. Rajagopalachari 3. Congress for Democracy - Jagjivan Ram 4. Swatantra Party - Acharya Narendra Dev How many of the above are correctly matched ?