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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In January 2023, how many Indian peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) received the prestigious United Nations Medal for their exceptional service?
A
789
B
843
C
987
D
1,171
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At a special award ceremony in Upper Nile, 1, 171 peacekeepers from India deployed with the UN mission in South Sudan were honoured with UN medals for their exemplary service. “Take a bow, #India!

Detailed explanation-2: -Sum of Total. The data is filtered on Mission, which keeps 12 peacekeeping operations of 24 active missions. Press ESC to clear any mark selections.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of March 2021, it is composed of 14, 222 military personnel, 1, 446 police, and 2, 228 civilian workers, as well as small contingents of experts, staff officers, and volunteers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Up to 10, 000 military personnel including some 750 military observers; as well as 715 civilian police, 1, 018 international civilian staff, 2, 623 national staff and 214 UN Volunteers.

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