International Literacy Day

When was International Literacy Day first observed?

• 8th September, 1962

• 8th September, 1967

• 8th September, 1990

• 8th September, 1989

8 September was announced as International Literacy Day by?

• UNICEF

• UNCTAD

• UNESCO

• SYBMA

What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2022?

• Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces

• Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond

• Literacy and Skills Development

• Literacy for a human-centered recovery: Narrowing the digital divide

Are men the majority of those who lack literacy—2/3?

• True

• False

Is Literacy a human right?

• True

• False

What is the Literacy rate of India?

• 84.32%

• 25.19%

• 77.7%

• 67.91%

How many people worldwide cannot read or write?

• 23 million 

• 128 million 

• 12% of the world population

• 773 million 

Which country has the highest number of illiterate adults? 

• Pakistan

• India

• Chile

• Zimbabwe

What percentage of children worldwide do not go to school? 

• 9%

• 15%

• 2%

• 38%

What keeps children out of school?

(More than one correct answer)

• Child Labour

• Cultural Norms

• Illiterate Parents

• Poverty