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Which of the following countries has recently declared 2019 as ‘ Year of Tolerance’? (As reported on 24 January 2019)
AIsrael
BIran
CUAE
DQatar
Correct answer
C. UAE
Explanation
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Dec 15 2018 declared 2019 as the Year of Tolerance, an extension of the Year of Zayed which has run this year. The leader said 2019 would highlight the UAE as a global capital for tolerance, instilling the values of co-existence and peace in local, regional and international communities.