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November 6: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Every year, the International Day for Preventing the exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is marked on November 6. The resolution to celebrate the day was passed in 2001. Need According to the United Nations Environment Programme, a least 40% of internal conflicts are linked to the exploitation of natural resources in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Civil War • international day for preventing the exploitation of the environment in war and armed conflict • UN Peace Keeping Operations • UNDP • UNEP • UNHABITAT • United Nations
India and UN Peacekeeping Operations
The UN peacekeeping operations were established in 1948 as a means to maintain peace in conflict ridden areas. The United Nations Charter enables the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to make decisions on running peacekeeping efforts. This article explains the role of UN peacekeeping forces with respect to India’s contribution. It also explains difficulties faced ..
Topics: UN Peace Keeping Operations • United Nations • UNSC