Which international year was celebrated in 2008 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity?

D. International Year of Languages

A. International Year of Indigenous Peoples

B. International Year of Cultural Heritage

C. International Year of Literacy

D. International Year of Languages

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441.
Who won the Best Actor award of International Emmy Awards 2021?
Correct Answer: A. David Tennant
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David Tennant won the Best Actor award at the International Emmy Awards 2021 for his role in the TV series *Des*.
442.
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Where did the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement originate?
Correct Answer: D. United States
One-liner
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement originated in the United States.
443.
Which of the following was/were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021?
Correct Answer: C. Both A & B
One-liner
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 was jointly awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
444.
Which country topped World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2023?
Correct Answer: A. USA
One-liner
The USA topped the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2023.
445.
Which international year was celebrated in 2008 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity?
Correct Answer: D. International Year of Languages
One-liner
The year 2008 was declared the International Year of Languages by the United Nations to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity.
446.
How many Muslims won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021?
Correct Answer: C. 3
One-liner
Three Muslims have won the Nobel Prize in Literature as of 2021: Naguib Mahfouz (1988), Orhan Pamuk (2006), and Abdulrazak Gurnah (2021).
447.
Which country has topped World Press Freedom Index 2024?
Correct Answer: B. Norway
One-liner
Norway topped the World Press Freedom Index 2024.
448.
NASA plans to decommission and retire ISS by the year:
Correct Answer: C. 2031
One-liner
NASA plans to decommission and retire the International Space Station (ISS) by the year 2031.
449.
Which country has topped World Cybercrime Index 2024?
Correct Answer: B. Russia
One-liner
Russia topped the World Cybercrime Index 2024, ranking as the country with the highest cybercrime threat level globally.
450.
How many Oscar Awards did Slumdog Millionaire win?
Correct Answer: C. 8
One-liner
Slumdog Millionaire won 8 Oscar Awards at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009.

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