Question

In 2015, the then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the new development agenda calling on countries to begin efforts to achieve certain goals over the next 15 years. According to him, these goals represent “our shared vision of humanity and a social contract between the world’s leaders and the people”. What are these goals known as ?

• A. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• B. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
• C. Multiple Development Goals (MDGs)
• D. Global Development Goals (GDGs)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In 2015, the United Nations unveiled a comprehensive agenda urging countries to tackle specific developmental objectives over the ensuing 15 years. These objectives encompass a universal vision for the future of humanity and establish a collective commitment between world leaders and global citizens. 

This initiative, addressed by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, is known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs aim to address significant global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.