First Indian chairperson of Advisory Committee at Human Rights Council

First Indian chairperson of Advisory Committee at Human Rights Council

Question – Who among the following has been appointed as the first Indian Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council?
(a) Ajai Mathur
(b) Indramani Pandey
(c) Ajai Malhotra
(d) Rahul Bhatnagar
Answer – (c)
Related facts

  • Ajai Malhotra has recently been appointed as the first Indian Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council.
  • He has previously served as ambassador to Russia (2011 to 2013), Kuwait (2009 to 2011), Ambassador and DEputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New York (from 2005 to 2009) and Romania (with concurrent accreditation to Moldova and Albania) from 2003 to 2005.

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https://www.aninews.in/news/world/europe/ajai-malhotra-becomes-first-indian-chairperson-of-advisory-committee-at-human-rights-council20210215235727/