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Which of the following statements is/are correct about International Literacy Day? 1. The first International Literacy Day was celebrated on 8th September 1967. 2. Its objective is to raise awareness and remind people of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. 3. India will achieve universal literacy by 2050 as per UNESCO's prediction.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about International Literacy Day? 1. The first International Literacy Day was celebrated on 8th September 1967. 2. Its objective is to raise awareness and remind people of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. 3. India will achieve universal literacy by 2050 as per UNESCO's prediction. Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

Key Points

International Literacy Day

  • The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) General conference in 1966 noted the importance of Literacy for the first time. 
  • The first International Literacy Day was celebrated on 8th September 1967.  Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • It is celebrated every year since then.
  • Its objective is to raise awareness and remind people of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
  • International Literacy Day 2020 will focus on the changes and challenges in learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    • It will impact the innovative and effective pedagogies that can be used in youth and adult literacy programs to face the pandemic and beyond.
  • SDG Goal 4: The international community is focusing on 2030 with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has aimed to “ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning”.
  • The 50-year review of South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Iran, Nepal, and Pakistan) states that large scale illiteracy is ever-present among adults.
  •  India will achieve universal literacy by 2060 as per UNESCO's prediction. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.

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3. International Day for Universal Access to Information is on 28th of September.
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4. The third type is the rights of colonised people or ethnic and indigenous minorities.
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2. Determination
3. Intelligence
4. Raising their voice
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