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UN Trade Forum 2021

June 15, 2021

While speaking at UN Trade Forum 2021, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said, India’s per-capita carbon dioxide emission is lowest amongst big economies. Highlights India has an ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gigawatts by 2030. It shows India’s commitment towards United Nations 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals. He highlighted that, ..

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India beats China to become Member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women

September 15, 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. Key Facts Membership to India now endorse India’s commitment to promote gender equality and women’s ..

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International Day for South-South Cooperation

September 14, 2020

The United Nations observed The International Day for South-South Cooperation on 12 September 2020. The day is celebrated to recognize the economic, social and political developments that have been made in recent years by regions and countries in the south. It also highlights the efforts made by United Nations in order to work for the ..

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International Literacy Day is being observed across globe today

September 8, 2020

International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8 across the countries. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of literacy. It emphasises on the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies. International Literacy Day-2020 Theme for 2020 is- Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. 2020 edition also ..

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