GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Through resolution 47/196 adopted on 22 December 1992, the UN General Assembly declared 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 22 December, 1992, a resolution 47/196 was adopted by the General Assembly and declared 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. All the States and people are invited to promote the day and do various activities to eradicate poverty and destitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -October 17 is the World Day for Overcoming Poverty*. This date is officially the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty at the United Nations. Social media refers to October 17 as end poverty day or stop poverty day.