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Russia and China veto UN resolution to refer Syrian crisis to ICC

May 28, 2014

A draft UN resolution proposing Syrian crisis to be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been vetoed by Russia and China. The two permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ignored the support for the measure ..

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DeitY's ''Mobile Seva" project wins UN Public Service Award

May 25, 2014

India’s Mobile Seva Project started by Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) has won the 2014 United Nations Public Service Award. The award has been given in the category of promoting whole of government approaches in Information Age. The ..

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2014 Ukraine crisis: UN General Assembly rejected Russian annexation of Crimea

March 31, 2014

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly refused to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine and passed a non-binding Resolution 68/262 that declared invalid Crimea’s referendum. In the 193-nation assembly, the resolution Supported by 100 United Nations member states that ..

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“Rani-ki-Vav and GHNP” nominated by India for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site Status 2014

March 21, 2014

India nominated Rani-ki-Vav and the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site Status for 2014. The World Heritage Committee will convene in Doha, Qatar, in June 2014 to review the nomination and take a final decision. Process ..

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Zero AIDS Discrimination Day launched on March 1

March 1, 2014

For the first time, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) launched its Zero Discrimination Day on March 1 in Beijing, China, to support those who are infected by HIV/AIDS. About Zero Discrimination Day 2014 Motto: To call the ..

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Dr. Tej Vir Singh won the UNWTO Ulysses Prize for the Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge

January 28, 2014

Professor Dr. Tej Vir Singh won the 2013 UNWTO Ulysses Prize for Excellence in the Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge in Madrid, Spain. About Professor Dr. Tej Vir Singh Belong to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established the CTRD in 1976, a ..

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Union Ministry issued food safety guidelines for ICDS

January 3, 2014

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development issued food safety and hygiene guidelines to prevent contamination of supplementary nutrition provided to pregnant women and children under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. Operational Guidelines for Food Safety and ..

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UN lowered India's growth forecast to 4.8% for 2013

December 21, 2013

United Nations lowered India’s economic growth forecast for 2013 to 4.8% and warned emerging market economies of the possible negative impact of a tapering of the US Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program. The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014 ..

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Devyani Khobragade case: Government transfered diplomat to Indian permanent mission to UN

December 21, 2013

The Ministry of External Affairs transferred diplomat Ms Devyani Khobragade to India’s Permanent Mission in the United Nations, giving her full diplomatic immunity. Why Ms Devyani Khobragade has been transferred to India’s Permanent Mission in the United Nations? Ms. Devyani ..

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December 10 observed as Human Rights Day across the globe

December 10, 2013

December 10 was observed as Human Rights Day across the globe marking the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme chosen for the year 2013 is ‘20 Years Working for Your Rights’. What is the significance of Human Rights Day? ..