Question: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty celebrated on-
a. 16 October
b. 17 October
c. 18 October
d. 12 October
Ans (b)
Related Facts:
- The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993.
- It is celebrated to promote people’s awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
- Theme of the year 2015 is: “Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination”.
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