Question: India’s contribution to the UN programme for helping countries to hold elections and develop their electoral systems is …
(a) $150,000
(b) $250,000
(c) $350,000
(d) $200,000
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- On April 18, 2017 India made a contribution of $250,000 to the UN programme for helping countries to hold elections and develop their electoral systems.
- This is the second contribution of $250,000 to the programme for electoral assistance and capacity building. The first was made in 2012.
- Through the Election Assistance Division set up in 1991, the UN has helped over 100 countries with their elections.
- This division principally provides technical assistance for organising and conducting elections.
Reference:
https://twitter.com/UN_DPA/status/854757797958909956
https://twitter.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/855036184145408001
http://indianexpress.com/article/world/india-contributes-250000-to-un-election-assistance-programme-4620665/