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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who resigned UN Environment Chief?
A
Erik Solheim
B
Antonio Guterres
C
Maria Fernanda Espinosa
D
Amina J. Mohammed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The UN’s environment chief, Erik Solheim, has resigned following severe criticism of his global travels and internal rule-breaking which led some nations to withhold their funding. The Guardian understands Solheim was asked to resign by the UN secretary general, António Guterres.

Detailed explanation-2: -The UN General Assembly elected Inger Andersen of Denmark as Executive Director of the UN Environment Program for a second four-year term.

Detailed explanation-3: -Science, Solutions, Solidarity Outlining his priorities for the year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for game-changing climate action, including adequate financing, to urgently cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate justice. “No more excuses. No more greenwashing.

Detailed explanation-4: -since its inception and there are ongoing and implemented UNEP projects in India. Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change is the nodal Ministry dealing with India’s engagement with UNEP.

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