CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much amount has been contributed by India for gender equality and women empowerment to United Nations?
A
$ 600000
B
$ 300000
C
$ 450000
D
$ 400000
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -USD 500, 000 has been contributed by India to the UN Women, the United Nations agency for women empowerment and gender equality.

Detailed explanation-2: -Professional network LinkedIn has announced that it will be investing $500, 000 (Rs 3.88 crore) in a three-year, regional partnership with UN Women – the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality – to advance women’s economic empowerment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Global Gender Gap Report 2022: India Ranks 135 Out Of 146, Slips Drastically In Health And Survival. The Global Gender Gap Report 2022 places India at 135 out of 146 countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Despite high education among women, the rate of women’s employment is very low in India. According to data compiled by the World Bank, the number of working women in India dropped from 24 percent to 18 percent between 2010 and 2020.

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