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Detailed explanation-1: -in the rollout of the UNITE Aware Platform across select peacekeeping missions. This initiative is based on the expectation that an entire peacekeeping operation can be visualised, coordinated and monitored on a real time basis, ” Mr. Jaishankar said.

Detailed explanation-2: -India has contributed nearly 195, 000 troops, the largest number from any country, participated in more than 49 missions and 168 Indian peacekeepers have made the supreme sacrifice while serving in UN missions. India has also provided and continues to provide eminent Force Commanders for UN Missions.

Detailed explanation-3: -UN peacekeeping is a unique global partnership. It brings together the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Secretariat, troop and police contributors and the host governments in a combined effort to maintain international peace and security.

Detailed explanation-4: -India is also the biggest provider of military and police personnel to UN missions – including the first all-women UN police contingent to a peacekeeping mission. Over 200, 000 Indian men and women have served in 49 peacekeeping missions since 1948. A remarkable contribution to peace in the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -UNITED NATIONS: India in collaboration with the UN on Wednesday launched UNITE AWARE - a technology platform for peacekeeping missions aimed at providing terrain-related information to peacekeepers.