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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country is Re-elected Member of UNESCOs Executive Board?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
Iran
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is UNESCO. India has been re-elected as a member of UNESCO’s executive council board in 2017.

Detailed explanation-2: -On November 17, 2021, India was re-elected to the executive board of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) for the term of 2021-2025.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has been elected as a member of the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2022-2026 cycle.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Organization has 193 Members and 11 Associate Members. Membership of UNESCO is governed by Articles II and XV of the Constitution and by rules 98 to 101 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Conference (see Basic Texts).

Detailed explanation-5: -India and France have been re-elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

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