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UN extends sanctions against South Sudan
Despite resistance from Russia, China and African countries, United Nation Security Council (UNSC) has extended an arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan for a year. Key Highlights Vote: A US-drafted resolution was adopted by UNSC after a vote of 10 in favour with five abstentions. As per the rule, in the 15-member council, a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Topics: South Sudan • South Sudan Sanction • United Nation Security Council • United Nations Charter’s Article 29 • UNSC Sanctions Committee • US-Drafted Resolution
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
Indian peacekeeping Force in South Sudan Awarded UN Medal of Honour
150 Indian peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were honoured with medals of honour by the United Nations for their dedicated service and sacrifice. United Nations Mission in South Sudan UNMISS is working to deter violence against civilians by providing a safe and secure environment for South Sudanese people who have ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Topics: Indian Peace Keeping Force • South Sudan • UN Medal of Honour • UN Mission in South Sudan • UNMISS
Corruption Perception Index 2018
The Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index make the following observations: Denmark is the world least corrupt country scoring 88 out of 100 points. Denmark is followed by New Zealand and Finland. Somalia has been ranked last with a score of 10 behind South Sudan and Syria. More than two-thirds of evaluated countries scored below 50 points, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Australia • Brazil • Chile • Corruption Perception Index 2018 • Cote d'Ivoire • Denmark • Estonia • Finland • Guyana • Malta • New Zealand • Senegal • Somalia • South Sudan • Syria • Transparency International • US
UNSC adopts Resolution 2428 to impose arms embargo on South Sudan
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted Resolution 2428 (2018) to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan, almost five years after ruinous civil war was started in infant country. The resolution was drafted by United States and won minimum nine votes needed in favor to none against with 6 abstentions. Yes votes: United ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
Topics: Civil War • International • Resolution 2428 (2018) • South Sudan • UNSC
Indian Army Contingent part of UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan awarded
The Indian Army contingent comprising of 7 Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group was awarded United Nations Medal for “selfless service”. The contingent is part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in South Sudan. It has been complimented for carrying out numerous operational tasks with utmost professionalism and dedication to the UN mandate. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: 7 Garhwal Rifles • Indian Army • National • South Sudan • UN Mission in South Sudan • UN peacekeeping mission • United Nations