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International Days - International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day 2026 provides an opportunity to take stock of progress and understand:
A. Only historical achievements
B. Persistent and emerging challenges
C. Only university enrollment
D. Only textbook publishing
Correct Answer: B
UNESCO describes ILD 2026 as a chance to review progress and deepen understanding of persistent and emerging literacy challenges.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
According to UNESCO, approximately how many children and adolescents were out of school in 2023?
A. 72 million
B. 172 million
C. 272 million
D. 472 million
Correct Answer: C
UNESCO reports that 272 million children and adolescents were out of school in 2023.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
According to UNESCO, approximately what share of children are not reaching minimum proficiency in reading?
A. 1 in 10
B. 2 in 10
C. 4 in 10
D. 9 in 10
Correct Answer: C
UNESCO reports that 4 in 10 children are not reaching minimum proficiency in reading.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
According to UNESCO's current International Literacy Day page, about how many youth and adults lacked basic literacy skills in 2024?
A. 239 million
B. 439 million
C. 739 million
D. 1.2 billion
Correct Answer: C
UNESCO reports that at least 739 million youth and adults worldwide lacked basic literacy skills in 2024.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
Who is UNESCO's Director-General associated with the 2026 International Literacy Day celebration?
A. António Guterres
B. Khaled El-Enany
C. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
D. Ajay Banga
Correct Answer: B
UNESCO's 2026 International Literacy Day materials identify Khaled El-Enany as Director-General.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
The 2026 UNESCO global International Literacy Day event is accessible online in which set of languages?
A. English, French and Spanish
B. English, Arabic and Urdu
C. French, German and Italian
D. Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese
Correct Answer: A
UNESCO states that the global event is accessible online in English, French and Spanish.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
Which ceremony forms part of the 2026 International Literacy Day global event?
A. Nobel Prize ceremony
B. UNESCO International Literacy Prizes award ceremony
C. Olympic medal ceremony
D. Booker Prize ceremony
Correct Answer: B
The event includes the award ceremony of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
UNESCO is organizing the 2026 global International Literacy Day celebration in collaboration with the Government of:
A. Mexico
B. France
C. Spain
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: A
UNESCO is collaborating with the Government of Mexico for the 2026 global event.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
The UNESCO global celebration for International Literacy Day 2026 is scheduled for:
A. 7-8 September
B. 8-9 September
C. 9-10 September
D. 10-11 September
Correct Answer: B
The global celebration and Literacy Prizes activities are scheduled for 8-9 September 2026.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
Which Mexican region is hosting the 2026 UNESCO global International Literacy Day event?
A. Chiapas
B. Yucatan
C. Jalisco
D. Sonora
Correct Answer: A
The 2026 global event is being held in Chiapas, Mexico.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
The global celebration of International Literacy Day 2026 is being convened in which country?
A. France
B. Republic of Korea
C. Mexico
D. China
Correct Answer: C
UNESCO's 2026 global celebration is being held in Mexico.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
The 2026 International Literacy Day theme combines literacy with people, the planet and:
A. Prosperity
B. Population
C. Politics
D. Protectionism
Correct Answer: A
The three elements in the 2026 theme are people, the planet and prosperity.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
What is the official theme of International Literacy Day 2026?
A. Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity
B. Reading for peace and democracy
C. Books for every child
D. Education for a digital-only world
Correct Answer: A
UNESCO is celebrating International Literacy Day 2026 under the theme 'Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.'
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International Days - International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day 2026 marks which anniversary of the day's proclamation?
A. 50th
B. 55th
C. 60th
D. 75th
Correct Answer: C
International Literacy Day 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of its 1966 proclamation.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
Which principle is explicitly associated by UNESCO with literacy and peaceful societies?
A. Non-discrimination
B. Trade protectionism
C. Colonialism
D. Censorship
Correct Answer: A
UNESCO links literacy with equality, non-discrimination, justice, diversity and tolerance.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
UNESCO connects literacy with fostering a culture of lasting:
A. Competition
B. Peace
C. Migration
D. Urbanization
Correct Answer: B
Literacy is presented as a foundation for a culture of lasting peace.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
Literacy helps people acquire broader knowledge, skills, values and:
A. Attitudes and behaviours
B. Only financial assets
C. Military ranks
D. Property titles
Correct Answer: A
UNESCO describes literacy as a foundation for broader knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and behaviours.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
Which statement best reflects UNESCO's view of literacy?
A. It is limited to school examinations
B. It supports human rights, freedoms and global citizenship
C. It is only important for children
D. It is unrelated to social development
Correct Answer: B
UNESCO emphasizes that literacy opens access to other human rights, greater freedoms and global citizenship.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
What does the letter 'E' in UNESCO stand for?
A. Economic
B. Education
C. Educational
D. Employment
Correct Answer: C
UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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International Days - International Literacy Day
UNESCO is a specialized agency of which international organization?
A. European Union
B. United Nations
C. World Bank
D. Commonwealth
Correct Answer: B
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.