Eight goals were set by the United Nations as the Millennium Development Goals. These include:

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2.  Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability
8. Develop a global partnership for development

Further Reading:

• Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Aspirants can refer to Economics Notes For UPSC for detailed preparation strategy and study material.