CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Conversation. India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations revealed that the country has contributed $ 400,000 (over Rs 3 crore) to four Voluntary Trust Funds.

Detailed explanation-2: -India contributes four lakh US dollars to Voluntary Trust Funds for support United Nations Human Rights.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Voluntary Trust Funds given by India are for victims of torture, technical cooperation, financial and technical assistance for the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review. Also, India gave voluntary technical assistance Voluntary Trust Funds to support the participation of Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Detailed explanation-4: -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.