CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian peacekeeper has honored by the UN Chief who lost his life in the line of duty in 2020?
A
Yuvraj Singh
B
Vikas Singroul
C
Vishal Sharma
D
Shekhar Singh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s contribution to UN Peacekeeping India has a long history of service in UN Peacekeeping, having contributed more personnel than any other country. To date, more than 2, 53, 000 Indians have served in 49 of the 71 UN Peacekeeping missions established around the world since 1948.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Armed Forces are currently undertaking the following UN Missions. (a) Lebanon (UNIFIL) (Since Dec 1998): One infantry battalion group, Level II Hospital comprising 650 peacekeepers from all ranks and 23 staff officers till date, have been deployed.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has been the largest troop contributor to UN missions since inception. So far India has taken part in 49 Peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding 1, 95, 000 troops and a significant number of police personnel having been deployed.

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