The List of International Years The List of International Years is very important for competitive examinations, especially for banking, SSC/UDC and Public Service Commission examinations. 1 question from United Nations International years usually comes in these examinations. The United Nation dedicates the particular calendar year to focus on particular topics. All countries are expected to participate actively in UN initiative to promote the theme. The objective of International year declaration is to promote the subject and create the awareness. The United Nations (UN) is designating the International year since 1959. The first International year was declared as a World Refugee Day. The second International year was declared in 1961 as International Health and Medical Research Year.
The first International year was declared as a World Refugee Day.
The Year |
International Year |
2003 | International Clean Water Year |
2004 | International Rice Year |
2005 | International Physics Year |
2006 | Economic Reform Year (Announced by the IMF) |
2007 | International Dolphin Year |
2008 | International Potato Year |
2009 | International Astronomy Year |
2010 | International Youth Year |
2011 | International Chemistry Year |
2012 | International Cooperation Year |
2013 | International Water Cooperation Year |
2014 | International Crystal Science Year |
2015 | International Soil Year |
2016 | International Pulses Year |
2017 | International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development |
2018 | Yet to Declare (India suggested “Inter. Year of Millets”) |
2019 | International Year of Indigenous Language |