Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
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?

Result
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
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
38%
got it right
PROVENANCE & STUDY PATTERN
Guest preview
Don’t just practise – reverse-engineer the question. This panel shows where this PYQ came from (books / web), how the examiner broke it into hidden statements, and which nearby micro-concepts you were supposed to learn from it. Treat it like an autopsy of the question: what might have triggered it, which exact lines in the book matter, and what linked ideas you should carry forward to future questions.
Q. Consider the following pairs : I. International Year of the Woman Farmer : 2026 II. International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tou…
At a glance
Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 10/10
You're seeing a guest preview. The Verdict and first statement analysis are open. Login with Google to unlock all tabs.

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.

How this question is built

This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.

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 analysis

This statement analysis shows book citations, web sources and indirect clues. The first statement (S1) is open for preview.

Login with Google to unlock all statements.

Statement analysis

This statement analysis shows book citations, web sources and indirect clues. The first statement (S1) is open for preview.

Login with Google to unlock all statements.

Statement analysis

This statement analysis shows book citations, web sources and indirect clues. The first statement (S1) is open for preview.

Login with Google to unlock all statements.

How to study

This tab shows concrete study steps: what to underline in books, how to map current affairs, and how to prepare for similar questions.

Login with Google to unlock study guidance.

Micro-concepts

Discover the small, exam-centric ideas hidden in this question and where they appear in your books and notes.

Login with Google to unlock micro-concepts.

The Vault

Access hidden traps, elimination shortcuts, and Mains connections that give you an edge on every question.

Login with Google to unlock The Vault.

✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

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 ?