How many organisations are a part of the United Nations in India ?

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NTPC CBT-I (Held On: 7 Jan 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 26.

Key Points

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organisation whose mission is to keep the world safe and secure.
The United Nations Organization was formed on 24th October 1945, after World War II.
The United Nations and the Government of India have a long history of close cooperation, and the United Nations system in India now includes 26 organisations having the honour of serving in the country.
India is a member of the United Nations since its inception.
On June 26, 1945, India and 50 other countries signed the United Nations Charter.
India is the largest cumulative troop contributor to the United Nations, having provided troops for 50 of the 71 UN peacekeeping operations so far.
In 1950, India was elected to serve its first two-year term on the Council.
In January 2007, India sent the first-ever all-women police unit to serve in the UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia.

Additional Information

The headquarters of the United Nations Organization is in New York City.
The Charter of the UN was signed on 26th June 1945 by representatives of 50 nations.
The United Nations now has 193 member countries.
The United Nations' mission and work are driven by the goals and ideals outlined in its founding Charter.
South Sudan is the newest member of the United Nations.
The current Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization is Antonio Guterres.