Tag: UN
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India drops two spots in UN’s Human Development Index
India drops two spots: As per a recent report by UNDP, India slipped two ranks to 131 in the Human Development Index India slipped two spots on the 2020 Human Development Index to 131 among 189 countries worldwide. As per a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday, Asia’s third-largest economy ... -
US Reacts to Elon Musk’s Reaction for India
In a recent development, the United States has expressed support for reforms to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), including India’s bid for a permanent seat. This backing aligns with Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s earlier statement, calling India’s exclusion from the UNSC as ‘absurd.’ Let’s delve deeper into the significance of these remarks and India’s ... -
EAM Jaishankar Explains Why India Stands Strong Against Terrorism
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar explained India’s foreign policy, including its stance on terrorism and its relationship with other countries. India takes a strong position on terrorism because it has been a big victim itself. Many terrorist attacks have happened in India, affecting innocent lives and our national security. S. Jaishankar said that India ... -
Inside Story: Why Did India Skip the UN Vote on Israel?
India decided not to vote on a United Nations resolution about Israel and Gaza. The resolution, put together by Jordan, called for peace but did not talk about Hamas. India felt that any plan talking about peace should also mention groups like Hamas, who are involved in the violence. India backed Canada’s idea to include ... -
India Sends 38 Tons Of Humanitarian Aid To Gaza, Calls For Peace
India has taken a significant step in providing help to Gaza, which is suffering due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Our country’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador R. Ravindra, spoke at a UN meeting. He mentioned that India sent 38 tons of goods to help the people in Gaza. These ... -
51 Countries Take Stand Against China In UN, Here Is Why
You know how China has been under the scanner for its treatment of Uighurs, right? Well, 51 countries just teamed up to take a stand against it. This happened at the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee. They focus on human rights issues. So, what’s China being accused of? The Chinese government is said to ... -
UN human rights body moves Supreme Court over CAA, India hits back saying citizenship law internal matter
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has filed an intervention in the Supreme Court on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and informed India’s Permanent Mission in Geneva about it, the Ministry of External Affairs said. As India continues to boil over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act, the United Nations Commissioner ...
