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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? ..

Jordan gets UNSC seat as its non-permanent member

December 8, 2013

Jordan has been elected as a non-permanent member of United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Jordan has replaced Saudi Arabia which was recently elected for the position but rejected the seat in protest at the UN council’s failure to end the war ..

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Mr. Ahmet Uzumcu re-appointed as OPCW Director General

December 8, 2013

At the 18th Session of the Conference of State Parties, Mr. Ahmet Uzumcu was re-appointed as the OPCW Director General. Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) An independent, international body established in 1997. Objective: To implement the Chemical ..

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India contributes $1 million to UN women's body

December 8, 2013

To help global efforts to ensure gender equality and empowerment of women, India contributed $1 million to the UN as the fourth installment of India’s multi-year pledge to provide USD 5 Mn to UN Women (United Nations entity for gender equality ..

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