Tag: United Nations Organization (UNO)

International Day of Banks: 4 December

December 4, 2020

• International Day of Banks is commemorated all over the world on the 4th of December.
• On 19 December 2019, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 74/245, which designated 4 December as the International Day of Banks.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: 03 December

December 3, 2020

• The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is commemorated every year on December 3.
• The IDPWD day was declared in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly.
• The 2020 theme: ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’.

Indian diplomat Vidisha Maitra elected to UN advisory committee

November 9, 2020

• Indian diplomat, Vidisha Maitra has been elected to the UN’s Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ).

United Nations adopts two India sponsored Nuclear disarmament resolutions

November 5, 2020

• The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on November 3, 2020, adopted two resolutions sponsored by India on nuclear disarmament.

India becomes the new Member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women

September 16, 2020

• India has recently been elected as one of the members of the Commission on Status of Women (CSW) which is a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India will be a member for four years from 2021 to 2025.

“The Little Book of Green Nudges”: UN Environment Programme

September 5, 2020

• “The Little Book of Green Nudges” has been launched by the United Nations Environment Programme.
• “The Little Book of Green Nudges” is UNEP’s first on behavioral science and nudge theory.
• These measures can be deployed by the universities to encourage students and staff to embrace more sustainable behaviors.

India co-sponsors United Nations Security Council Resolution on women peacekeepers

August 31, 2020

• India has decided to co-sponsor a UN security council resolution that calls for the full, effective, and meaningful participation of women personnel in peacekeeping operations.

An amount of $15 million contributed by Indian Govt. to India-UN Development Partnership Fund

August 6, 2020

• An amount of $15 million contributed by Indian Govt. to India-UN Development Partnership Fund to support developing nations in their developmental priorities across all Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
• TS Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador, had handed over a cheque of $15.46 million to Jorje Chediek, Director, United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC).

Archana Soreng named by UN chief to new advisory group

July 29, 2020

• Indian climate activist Archana Soreng has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group comprising young leaders who will provide perspectives and solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis, as the global body mobilizes action as part of the COVID-19 recovery efforts.

Nelson Mandela Prize 2020 announced by UN

July 19, 2020

• Nelson Mandela Prize awarded to Greek and Guinean rights activists by the President of United Nations General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.
• Marianna Vardinoyannis, of Greece, and Doctor Morissana Kouyaté, of Guinea will receive the 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize.
• They will be awarded through the virtual ceremony on 20th July 2020.
• The 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize, is awarded every five years and recognizes those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity,