UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 7

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.