International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2025 – October 17

Current Context: The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2025 was observed on 17 October 2025.

• It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1992 and first observed in 1993.
• The 2025 theme was “Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families.”
• The day highlights that poverty is multidimensional, involving hunger, malnutrition, exclusion, and lack of dignity.
• It calls on governments to prioritize the most vulnerable families and build inclusive institutions.
• The observance aligns with SDG 1: No Poverty, targeting elimination of extreme poverty by 2030.

Question:

Q.1 Which organization established the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty?
a) World Bank
b) United Nations General Assembly
c) UNESCO
d) International Labour Organization

Answer: b) The UN General Assembly proclaimed the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in 1992 to promote awareness and action to eliminate global poverty.