Consider the following pairs:
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Consider the following pairs:
| International Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DAll the four
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Answer: (D) All the four
Let's verify each pairing:
(I) International Year of the Woman Farmer — 2026: CORRECT. The UN General Assembly declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to recognize women's contributions to agriculture and food security worldwide. ✓
(II) International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism — 2027: CORRECT. The UNGA declared 2027 as the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism to promote tourism that is environmentally sustainable and resilient to disruptions. ✓
(III) International Year of Peace and Trust — 2025: CORRECT. The UNGA declared 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, proposed by Turkmenistan. ✓
(IV) International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence — 2029: CORRECT. The UNGA declared 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence, partly because the asteroid Apophis will make a close flyby of Earth on April 13, 2029. ✓
All four pairs are correctly matched. Answer is (d).
The UN General Assembly declares International Years to focus global attention on specific issues, with recent declarations for 2025-2029 covering diverse themes from women farmers to asteroid defense.
These particular International Years were declared in 2023-2024 UNGA sessions, making them current affairs topics for UPSC 2025.
UPSC is testing whether students track recent UN resolutions beyond traditional topics like peacekeeping or climate change.
UN International Years 2025-2029
World Affairs (International Relations) International Year 2025 2026 2027 2029
UN International Years 2025-2029: Key Declarations & Themes
UN General Assembly declares International Years to promote global awareness on specific themes
2025: International Year of Peace and Trust (proposed by Turkmenistan)
2026: International Year of the Woman Farmer (recognizing women's agricultural contributions)
2027: International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism
2029: International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence (Apophis flyby year)
What Are International Years
The UN General Assembly declares International Years to focus global attention on important themes like peace, sustainability, gender equality, and planetary security. These declarations mobilize governments, organizations, and civil society around shared challenges.
International Years 2025-2029
Year | Theme | Key Focus | Notable Context |
|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Peace and Trust | Building global peace and trust between nations | Proposed by Turkmenistan |
2026 | Woman Farmer | Women's contributions to agriculture and food security | Gender equality in farming |
2027 | Sustainable & Resilient Tourism | Environmentally sustainable tourism resilient to disruptions | Post-COVID tourism recovery |
2029 | Asteroid Awareness & Planetary Defence | Protecting Earth from asteroid impacts | Apophis asteroid close flyby on April 13, 2029 |
Question Connection
This question tested exact recall of recent UN declarations. All four pairs were correctly matched, making option (D) All the four the correct answer. Students who memorized these specific year-theme pairings would solve this confidently.
Memory trap: UPSC tests exact year-theme pairings, not general knowledge about these concepts
Elimination trap: Students might assume one pairing is wrong and choose 'Only three' instead of 'All four'
Recency bias: 2029 seems far away, but the declaration was made recently due to the Apophis asteroid event
International Year of Woman Farmer 2026
World Affairs (International Relations) Woman Farmer 2026
International Year of Woman Farmer 2026: Gender & Agriculture
2026 declared as International Year of the Woman Farmer by UN General Assembly
Recognizes women's critical contributions to agriculture and food security globally
Women produce 60-80% of food in developing countries but face significant barriers
Why Women Farmers Matter
Women constitute a large portion of agricultural workers globally, especially in developing countries, yet face barriers in accessing land, credit, technology, and markets. The 2026 International Year aims to highlight their contributions and address these inequalities.
Key Focus Areas
Land rights: Securing women's access to and ownership of agricultural land
Financial inclusion: Improving access to credit, insurance, and financial services
Technology access: Bridging the digital and technological gap in farming
Market participation: Strengthening women's roles in agricultural value chains
Climate resilience: Supporting women-led climate-smart agriculture practices
India Context
In India, women comprise about 65% of agricultural workers but own less than 13% of agricultural land. Government schemes like Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana and Self-Help Group initiatives address women farmers' empowerment, aligning with the UN theme.
Asteroid Awareness & Planetary Defence 2029
Science And Technology Asteroid Awareness Planetary Defence 2029
International Year of Asteroid Awareness & Planetary Defence 2029
2029 declared as International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence
Timing linked to Apophis asteroid close flyby on April 13, 2029
Focus on protecting Earth from Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) impact threats
Why 2029 is Significant
The Apophis asteroid (about 340 meters wide) will make its closest approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, coming within 31,000 km of our planet. While not dangerous, this rare event makes 2029 perfect for raising awareness about planetary defence capabilities.
Planetary Defence Strategies
Detection systems: Ground-based and space telescopes to track Near-Earth Objects
Deflection missions: Projects like NASA's DART mission that successfully altered asteroid trajectory
International cooperation: Coordinated global response to potential impact threats
Early warning networks: Systems to provide advance notice of potential impacts
Research programs: Understanding asteroid composition and behavior for better defence
India's Role
ISRO participates in global asteroid monitoring through its NEO surveillance program and collaborates with international space agencies. India's space capabilities contribute to the global planetary defence network through satellite tracking and research initiatives.
Sustainable & Resilient Tourism 2027
World Affairs (International Relations) Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
International Year of Sustainable & Resilient Tourism 2027
2027 declared as International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism
Promotes tourism that is environmentally sustainable and resilient to disruptions
Addresses lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic impact on tourism industry
Sustainable Tourism Goals
The 2027 International Year promotes tourism development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to enjoy natural and cultural heritage. It emphasizes building resilience against future disruptions like pandemics, climate change, and economic shocks.
Sustainable vs Resilient Tourism
Aspect | Sustainable Tourism | Resilient Tourism |
|---|---|---|
Environmental | Minimizes carbon footprint and ecological damage | Adapts to climate change and natural disasters |
Economic | Benefits local communities and preserves livelihoods | Recovers quickly from economic shocks and crises |
Social | Respects local cultures and traditions | Maintains tourism despite social disruptions |
Infrastructure | Uses renewable energy and sustainable practices | Builds robust systems that withstand disruptions |
India's Tourism Strategy
India's Sustainable Tourism initiatives include eco-tourism development, Swadesh Darshan scheme for sustainable infrastructure, and PRASHAD scheme for pilgrimage tourism. Post-COVID recovery focuses on domestic tourism and responsible travel practices aligned with global sustainability goals.