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Why in the News?

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially adopted a resolution proclaiming:

  • May 25 as World Football Day

The declaration marks:

  • The 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament with global participation held on May 25, 1924.

Key Highlights

1. Historical Importance

World Football Day commemorates:

  • The beginning of the football tournament at the:
  • 1924 Summer Olympics

held in:

Paris.

2. Global Football Milestone

The football competition at the:

1924 Summer Olympics

is recognized as:

  • The first football tournament featuring teams from all continents and regions of the world.

This event helped transform football into:

  • A truly global sport.

Additional Information

About UNGA

United Nations General Assembly:

  • Was established in 1945
  • Functions under the UN Charter

It is:

  • The main policy-making and representative organ of the United Nations.
  • Headquarters: New York City

About the 1924 Summer Olympics

1924 Summer Olympics:

  • Were hosted in:
  • Paris
  • Officially known as:
  • Games of the VIII Olympiad

The event is historically important because:

  • It featured the first cross-continental football competition.

Importance of Football Globally

Football is considered:

  • The world’s most popular sport

It promotes:

  • Unity
  • Cultural exchange
  • International friendship
  • Peace and inclusion

The UN recognized football’s ability to:

  • Connect people beyond borders, language, and culture.

हिंदी संस्करण

संयुक्त राष्ट्र ने 25 मई को विश्व फुटबॉल दिवस घोषित किया

चर्चा में क्यों?

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) ने आधिकारिक रूप से:

  • 25 मई को World Football Day

घोषित किया।

यह घोषणा:

  • 25 मई 1924 को आयोजित पहले वैश्विक अंतरराष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल टूर्नामेंट की 100वीं वर्षगांठ

के उपलक्ष्य में की गई।

मुख्य बिंदु

1. ऐतिहासिक महत्व

World Football Day मनाया जाएगा:

  • 1924 Summer Olympics

के फुटबॉल टूर्नामेंट की स्मृति में।

यह आयोजन:

Paris

में हुआ था।

2. वैश्विक फुटबॉल उपलब्धि

1924 Summer Olympics का फुटबॉल टूर्नामेंट:

  • पहला ऐसा टूर्नामेंट था जिसमें दुनिया के विभिन्न महाद्वीपों और क्षेत्रों की टीमें शामिल हुई थीं।

इसने फुटबॉल को:

  • वैश्विक खेल

के रूप में स्थापित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।

अतिरिक्त जानकारी

UNGA

United Nations General Assembly:

  • 1945 में स्थापित हुई थी।
  • यह संयुक्त राष्ट्र का मुख्य नीति-निर्माण और प्रतिनिधि अंग है।
  • मुख्यालय: New York City

1924 Summer Olympics

1924 Summer Olympics:

  • Paris में आयोजित हुए थे।

इनका आधिकारिक नाम:

  • Games of the VIII Olympiad

था।

यह आयोजन इसलिए ऐतिहासिक माना जाता है क्योंकि:

  • इसमें पहली बार अंतरमहाद्वीपीय फुटबॉल प्रतियोगिता आयोजित हुई थी।

फुटबॉल का वैश्विक महत्व

फुटबॉल:

  • दुनिया का सबसे लोकप्रिय खेल माना जाता है।

यह बढ़ावा देता है:

  • एकता
  • सांस्कृतिक आदान-प्रदान
  • अंतरराष्ट्रीय मित्रता
  • शांति और समावेशन

Bilingual MCQs

1. Which organization proclaimed May 25 as World Football Day?

25 मई को World Football Day किस संस्था ने घोषित किया?

A. FIFA

B. IOC

C. UNGA ✅

D. UEFA

2. World Football Day is observed on:

World Football Day कब मनाया जाएगा?

A. May 20

B. May 25 ✅

C. June 1

D. July 11

3. The declaration marks the 100th anniversary of which event?

यह घोषणा किस घटना की 100वीं वर्षगांठ को चिह्नित करती है?

A. FIFA World Cup

B. First Olympic football tournament with global participation ✅

C. UEFA Euro

D. Copa America

4. The historic football tournament took place during which Olympics?

ऐतिहासिक फुटबॉल टूर्नामेंट किस ओलंपिक के दौरान आयोजित हुआ?

A. 1900 Olympics

B. 1920 Olympics

C. 1924 Summer Olympics ✅

D. 1936 Olympics

5. The 1924 Summer Olympics were held in:

1924 Summer Olympics कहाँ आयोजित हुए थे?

A. London

B. Rome

C. Paris ✅

D. Athens

6. UNGA headquarters is located in:

UNGA का मुख्यालय कहाँ स्थित है?

A. Geneva

B. Vienna

C. New York City ✅

D. Paris

7. UNGA was established in which year?

UNGA की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?

A. 1919

B. 1945 ✅

C. 1950

D. 1960

8. The 1924 Summer Olympics were officially known as:

1924 Summer Olympics को आधिकारिक रूप से क्या कहा जाता है?

A. Games of the VI Olympiad

B. Games of the VII Olympiad

C. Games of the VIII Olympiad ✅

D. Games of the IX Olympiad

9. World Football Day recognizes football as a symbol of:

World Football Day फुटबॉल को किसका प्रतीक मानता है?

A. Conflict

B. Political power

C. Unity and friendship ✅

D. Military strength

10. Which sport is associated with World Football Day?

World Football Day किस खेल से संबंधित है?

A. Cricket

B. Hockey

C. Football ✅

D. Rugby

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