23 April is observed as –

A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Book and Copyright Day, recognized by the UN
D. International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the UN
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Every year 23 April is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day, recognized by the UN to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. It is necessary to recognise the magical powers of books because they generate a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.

The United Nations declared 1993 as the International Year of –

A. Year of the Dolphin
B. International Year for 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 B.
The United Nations declared 1993 as the International Year for the World’s Indigenous People.

26 December is celebrated as –

A. Malala Day
B. Mandela Day
C. World Population Day
D. Boxing Day
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December every year and is only celebrated in a few countries; mainly ones historically connected to the UK and in some European countries. Boxing Day is celebrated just a day after Christmas.

The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of –

A. World Year of Physics
B. International Year of Microcredit
C. International Year for Sport and Physical Education
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of Physics, Microcredit and International Year for Sport and Physical Education.