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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much was the amount that was contributed by India to the India-UN development partnership fund?
A
USD 12.46 million
B
USD 19.26 million
C
USD 11.28 million
D
USD 15.46 million
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The $150 million India-UN Development Partnership Fund, established in 2017 by the Government of India to work with developing countries in a spirit of South-South cooperation, has forged partnerships with 51 partner countries on 66 development projects during its first five years.

Detailed explanation-2: -So far India has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding •India has contributed the most personnel to UN 2, 53, 000 troops and a significant number of police personnel having been deployed.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has served on the United Nations Security Council seven times as a non-permanent member. It has also advocated for a permanent place as part of a reconstituted UNSC as a member of the G-4 (together with Germany, Brazil, and Japan) in recent decades.

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