Sachin Tendulkar

‘Super dad’ Tendulkar joins UN campaign on fathers

Question: Who of the following have been included, besides Sachin Tendulkar, in UNICEF’s ‘Super Dad’ campaign?
(a) Mahershala Ali,
(b) Novak Djokovic,
(c) Hugh Jackman
(d. All of the above
Ans :(d)
Related facts:-

  • According to UNICEF’s press release, issued on June 6, 2017, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been associated with the ‘Super Dad’ campaign.
  • It is a new UNICEF initiative launched to celebrate fatherhood and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains.
  • This campaign has been commenced a few days before Father’s Day (June 18, 3rd Sunday of June).
  • Besides Sachin Tendulkar, Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, The All Blacks (New Zealand National Rugby Union Team), Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Louis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Thalia, and Chris Weidman are associated with this campaign.
  • UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) was founded on December 11, 1946, and has its headquarters in New York City, United States.
  • This campaign is part of UNICEF’s # Early Moment’s Matter campaign, which aims to understand the children’s surroundings and early childhood experiences that affect their future health, learning ability, wellbeing etc.

Related Links:-
https://www.unicef.org/media/media_96148.html
http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/cricket-news/sachin-tendulkar-joins-super-dad-campaign-of-un/articleshow/59019389.cms