Question: Name the Indian academician who has been appointed to United Nations’ University Council?
(a) Aruna Rai
(b) Dr.Radha Kumar
(c) Prof. Yashpal
(d) Prof. Ved Prakash agrwal
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- On 28 April 2016 Indian academician Dr. Radha Kumar has been appointed to the United Nations’ University Council.
- She is among 12 people who are appointed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the council.
- Radha Kumar is the Director General of New Delhi-based think tank Delhi Policy Group.
- She is a specialist in ethnic conflicts, peacemaking and peace-building.
- These 12 appointees will take office with effect from 3 May 2016 and will serve for terms of either three or six years.
- The main function of the UN University Council is to formulate the principles and policies of the University and govern its operations.
- Appointed members of the Council serve in their individual capacity and not as representatives of their country’s government.
- The United Nations University (UNU) was established in 1973.
Reference:
http://unu.edu/news/announcements/unu-welcomes-12-new-council-members.html
http://unu.edu/about/unu-council/dr-radha-kumar
http://www.delhipolicygroup.com/the_team.php