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1411. 20 June is observed as –

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A. World day for War Orphans
B. World Refugee Day, recognized by the UN
C. World No Tobacco Day, recognized by the UN
D. International Human Solidarity Day
✅ The correct answer is option B.
20 June is the day the world commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees. Held every year, World Refugee Day also marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee.

1413. The United Nations declared 1999 as the International Year of –

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A. International Year for the Eradication of Poverty
B. International Year of the World’s Indigenous People
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Year of Older Persons
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The General Assembly decided to observe the year 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP). The Year was celebrated by all sectors of society, in all corners of the globe.

1415. The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of –

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A. International Year of Languages
B. International Year of the Potato
C. International Year of Sanitation
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of Languages, International Year of the Potato and International Year of Sanitation.

1417. When is Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, recognized by the UN is observed?

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A. 23 August
B. 12 August
C. 8 May and 9 May
D. 14 November
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War (8 May and 9 May) is an annual international day of remembrance designated by Resolution 59/26 of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 November, 2004.

1418. When is International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, recognized by the UN is observed?

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A. 11 December
B. 4 April
C. 25 September
D. 25 March
✅ The correct answer is option B.
On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

1419. The United Nations declared 1996 as the International Year of –

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A. International Year for the Eradication of Poverty
B. International Year of the World’s Indigenous People
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Literacy Year
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The United Nations declared 1996 as the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty.