UN MEDAL TO INDIAN PEACEKEEPERS

Indian peacekeepers in Sudan awarded UN medal

Question: On October 13, 2017, United Nations honored Indian peacekeepers with the United Nations Medal for dedicated services and sacrifice in which of the following countries?
(a) Lebanon
(b) Southern Sudan
(c) North Sudan
(d) Yemen
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts:

  • On October 13th, 2017, the United Nations honored Indian peacekeepers with the UN Medal for their dedicated services and sacrifice in Southern Sudan.
  • These Indian peacekeepers have been awarded for their professionalism and service in protecting civilians and building durable peace in the conflict-ridden country.
  • Fifty Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded the UN Medal.
  • The Indian Ambassador to South Sudan, Srikumar Menon, attended the medal ceremony and thanked the peacekeepers for their commitment and service.

Reference:
https://unmiss.unmissions.org/unmiss-force-commander-awards-un-medal-indian-peacekeepers-bor
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indian-peacekeepers-in-sudan-awarded-un-medal/article19876364.ece
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-peacekeepers-in-sudan-awarded-un-medal/articleshow/61111347.cms