This is the first time the UN Military Gender Advocate award has been given to an Indian peacekeeper.
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UN predicts global baby boom during COVID lockdown
The UN projected a sharp rise in global birth rates, led by India, in the months since WHO declared coronavirus a pandemic, triggering lockdowns.
Trump halts WHO funding over handling of COVID-19 pandemic; decision criticised by UN chief, Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said that the “world needs WHO now more than ever”.
Coronavirus outbreak biggest challenge since World War II, says UN Secretary General
A UN report estimates that up to 25 million jobs could be lost around the world as the result of the outbreak.
UN body goes to Indian Supreme Court against CAA; MEA hits back with sharp reply
The Supreme Court is currently hearing 143 petitions challenging the legal validity of the CAA.
China, Pakistan’s efforts to internationalise Kashmir blocked in UNSC yet again
China, at the urging of Pakistan, tried yet again to call for international intervention in Kashmir through the United Nations only to be blocked once again.
Singapore ranks third, India 73rd in UN e-commerce ranking index 2019
Singapore came in third while India ranked 73rd out of 152 countries in a United Nations (UN) business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce index that measures an economy’s preparedness to support online shopping.
Indian-American UNDP worker killed in Afghanistan terror attack
Anil Raj, an Indian-American aid worker, was killed in an attack in Kabul, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced at a press conference.
India slams Pakistan at UNSC debate on women’s rights
Tensions ran high between India and Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on women, peace and the global security agenda.
India, Singapore among 34 nations that have paid UN dues ahead of deadline
India, Singapore, and 34 other United Nations (UN) member states paid their regular budget dues in full and on time to the world organisation.
