International Youth Day Quiz 2024: Test Your Knowledge on Youth and Digital Progress

1. When was the first International Youth Day observed?

   • a) August 12, 1999
   • b) August 12, 2000
   • c) August 12, 2001
   • d) August 12, 1995

2. Which UN body designated International Youth Day?

   • a) UNESCO
   • b) UNICEF
   • c) UN General Assembly
   • d) World Health Organization

3. What was the primary goal behind establishing International Youth Day?

   • a) To celebrate the achievements of young people
   • b) To raise awareness about youth issues and challenges
   • c) To promote youth participation in politics
   • d) To encourage young people to volunteer

4. What is the theme of International Youth Day 2024?

   • a) Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World
   • b) From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development
   • c) Youth Mental Health
   • d) Youth Unemployment

5. The primary focus of the 2024 International Youth Day theme is:

   • a) The role of youth in climate action
   • b) The importance of digital skills for young people
   • c) The impact of digital technology on youth development
   • d) The challenges faced by young people in accessing technology

6. Which of the following is NOT a key area of focus for International Youth Day?

   • a) Education
   • b) Employment
   • c) Health
   • d) Climate change

7. International Youth Day aims to bridge the gap between:

   • a) Young people and the elderly
   • a) Developed and developing countries
   • a) Youth and policymakers
   • a) Men and women

8. How often is International Youth Day celebrated?

   • a) Annually
   • b) Biannually
   • c) Every two years
   • d) Every five years

9. The theme of International Youth Day changes:

   • a) Every year
   • b) Every two years
   • c) Every five years
   • d) It remains constant

10. International Youth Day is observed to:

• a) Highlight the challenges faced by young people
• b) Celebrate the potential of young people
• c) Both a and b
• d) Neither a nor b

Answers:

1. b) August 12, 2000
2. c) UN General Assembly
3. b) To raise awareness about youth issues and challenges
4. b) From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development
5. c) The impact of digital technology on youth development
6. d) Climate change
7. c) Youth and policymakers
8. a) Annually
9. a) Every year
10. c) Both a and b