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29 MAY: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observed
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on May 29 2019. The theme for this year is ‘Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace’. About International Day of UN Peacekeepers Background: It was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution 57/129 in December 2002. It was chosen to mark 20th anniversary of UN Security ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: India and UNPKF • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • Resolution 57/129 • UN Mission in Sierra Leone • UNAMSIL • Unga • United Nation Security Council • United Nations General Assembly • UNPKF • UNSC
UN Dag Hammarskjöld Medal: awarded to Late Jitender Kumar
Indian peacekeeper, Late Jitender Kumar, an Indian Police Officer, is among the 119 military, police and civilian personnel who will be honoured with this year’s prestigious UN medal called Dag Hammarskjöld Medal for courage and sacrifice in line of duty. About Dag Hammarskjöld Medal About: It is a posthumous award which is given to members ..
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Dag Hammarskjöld • Dag Hammarskjöld Medal • Jitender Kumar • nternational Day of UN Peacekeepers • Syed Akbaruddin • UN • un security council • United Nations • United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission • UNPKF • UNSC resolution 1121
Two Indians honoured by UN for their sacrifice
About 115 peacekeepers from 43 different nations, who sacrificed their lives in line of duty were paid tribute by UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres along with other top UN officials and Peacekeeping personnel. Among those honoured by global organisation were two Indians named Jitender Kumar and Shikha Garg. They lost their lives in paece keeping ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: António Guterres • Ethiopian Airlines • Jitender Kumar • MONUSCO • Republic of the Congo • Shikha Garg • UN Secretary-General • UNDP • UNPKF