Q. Consider the following pairs:

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

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched? (UPSC Prelims 2025)
Answer: All the four
Notes: The correct answer is [D] All the four. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designates specific years to acknowledge significant global issues and foster international cooperation.

• International Year of the Woman Farmer (2026 – Correct): Proposed by the Government of India and supported by various nations, this initiative aims to recognize the crucial role women play in agriculture, food security, and rural economies worldwide.
• International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism (2027 – Correct): This designation focuses on the tourism sector's recovery and its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing environmental protection and economic resilience.
• International Year of Peace and Trust (2025 – Correct): Declared by the UNGA (Resolution 78/266), this year is intended to mobilize the efforts of the international community to promote peace and trust among nations through dialogue and negotiation.
• International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence (2029 – Correct): This year coincides with the close approach of the asteroid 99942 Apophis to Earth. It aims to raise public awareness about Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) and the scientific efforts required to protect the planet from potential impacts.

All four pairs accurately reflect the official United Nations calendar for international years as established by recent General Assembly resolutions.