India and UNPKF Current Affairs, GK & News
29 MAY: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observed
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on May 29 2019. The theme for this year is ‘Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace’. About International Day of UN Peacekeepers Background: It was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution 57/129 in December 2002. It was chosen to mark 20th anniversary of UN Security ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: India and UNPKF • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • Resolution 57/129 • UN Mission in Sierra Leone • UNAMSIL • Unga • United Nation Security Council • United Nations General Assembly • UNPKF • UNSC
Indian Army officer appointed Commander of UNMISS
Indian Army’s Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar was as appointed the new force commander of UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) by UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. About Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar He is a decorated Indian Army officer who has had over 34 years of long distinguished career with Indian Armed Forces. Defence Service: In ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: António Guterres • ieutenant General Frank Kamanzi • India and UNPKF • Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar • Sena Medal • South Sudan • UN Peacekeeping Missions • UN Secretary-General • United Nations Angola Verification Mission III (UNAVM-III) • United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMISS). • UNMISS • Vishisht Seva Medal