World Population Day 2025

Current Context: World Population Day 2025 was observed on July 11, with the theme: “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.”

Key Highlights

• Established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989, inspired by the “Day of Five Billion” on July 11, 1987.
• Focuses on reproductive rights, gender equality, family planning, and sustainable development.
• This year’s theme emphasizes giving youth the resources, education, and healthcare needed to make informed choices about their futures.
• India, now the most populous country with 1.46 billion people, plays a central role in global demographic discussions.

Question:

Q.1 When is World Population Day observed every year?
a) June 5
b) July 11
c) August 12
d) October 1

Answer: b) World Population Day is observed on July 11 every year, marking the date when the world population reached 5 billion in 1987.