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NDTV Indian Of The Year: Prajakta Koli Awarded The "Climate Influencer Of The Year"
Prajakta was appointed as UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) India's first Youth Climate Champion in 2022
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Turkey Begins To Rebuild Homes For 1.5 Million Left Homeless By Quakes
Turkey has begun work to rebuild homes following this month's devastating earthquakes, a government official said on Friday, as the combined death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassed 50,000.
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Serious Debt Crisis Unfolding Across Developing Nations: Report
The United Nations' Development Programme (UNDP) joined on Tuesday the chorus of institutions and charities warning that a serious debt crisis is now taking hold in the poorest parts of the world.
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Flood-Hit Pakistan Should Suspend Debt Repayments, Says UN Paper: Report
Pakistan should suspend international debt repayments and restructure loans with creditors after recent floods added to the country's financial crisis, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing a UN policy memo.
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North Korea Moved Ahead With Weapons Programme Despite Sanctions: Report
North Korea pressed ahead with the development of its nuclear and missile programs last year despite international sanctions, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by AFP on Saturday.
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UN Must Enhance Cooperation Between Developing Nations: India
India at the United Nations (UN) underlined the need to enhance support for South-South cooperation and ensuring that resources meant for core development programmes are not re-purposed.
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"Aims Holistic Development": PM Modi On Aspirational Districts Programme
India's Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) aims to ensure inclusive and all-round development in areas across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
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Indian Appointed As Under-Secretary-General, Associate Administrator Of UN Development Programme
Leading investment professional Usha Rao-Monari of India has been appointed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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India Drops One Spot To 131 In UN's Human Development Index
India dropped one spot to 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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World Food Programme Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020 For Efforts To Combat Hunger
The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its contribution towards achievement of food security.
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Indian Teen Chosen For UN Sustainable Development Goals Programme
An 18-year-old from India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, the highest profile recognition opportunity at the world body for youngsters who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues.
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IIT Delhi And UN World Food Programme To Increase Efficiency Of Government’s Food Security Net
The objective of this tie-up between IIT Delhi and the United Nations World Food Programme is to develop practical solutions that support long term strategic planning of procurement, storage, and movement of food grains.
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India Sends COVID-19 Protective Gear To Serbia Amid Huge Shortage At Home
Amid a huge crunch of protective gear for medical personnel treating COVID-19 patients, India has exported 90 tons of medical equipment and safety gear to Serbia. The matter was discovered after a tweet from the Serbian wing of UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) which is the providing support to coronavirus-effected nations. The health min...
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90% Of People Are Biased Against Women, Says UN Study
Nearly 90 percent of the world's population -- of every gender -- holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published Wednesday, ahead of International Women's Day.
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India Moves Up One Spot In Human Development Index, Says UNDP Report
India climbed one spot to 129 among 189 countries in the 2019 human development index, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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NDTV Indian Of The Year: Prajakta Koli Awarded The "Climate Influencer Of The Year"
Prajakta was appointed as UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) India's first Youth Climate Champion in 2022
-
Turkey Begins To Rebuild Homes For 1.5 Million Left Homeless By Quakes
Turkey has begun work to rebuild homes following this month's devastating earthquakes, a government official said on Friday, as the combined death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassed 50,000.
-
Serious Debt Crisis Unfolding Across Developing Nations: Report
The United Nations' Development Programme (UNDP) joined on Tuesday the chorus of institutions and charities warning that a serious debt crisis is now taking hold in the poorest parts of the world.
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Flood-Hit Pakistan Should Suspend Debt Repayments, Says UN Paper: Report
Pakistan should suspend international debt repayments and restructure loans with creditors after recent floods added to the country's financial crisis, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing a UN policy memo.
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North Korea Moved Ahead With Weapons Programme Despite Sanctions: Report
North Korea pressed ahead with the development of its nuclear and missile programs last year despite international sanctions, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by AFP on Saturday.
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UN Must Enhance Cooperation Between Developing Nations: India
India at the United Nations (UN) underlined the need to enhance support for South-South cooperation and ensuring that resources meant for core development programmes are not re-purposed.
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"Aims Holistic Development": PM Modi On Aspirational Districts Programme
India's Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) aims to ensure inclusive and all-round development in areas across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
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Indian Appointed As Under-Secretary-General, Associate Administrator Of UN Development Programme
Leading investment professional Usha Rao-Monari of India has been appointed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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India Drops One Spot To 131 In UN's Human Development Index
India dropped one spot to 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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World Food Programme Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020 For Efforts To Combat Hunger
The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its contribution towards achievement of food security.
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Indian Teen Chosen For UN Sustainable Development Goals Programme
An 18-year-old from India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, the highest profile recognition opportunity at the world body for youngsters who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues.
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IIT Delhi And UN World Food Programme To Increase Efficiency Of Government’s Food Security Net
The objective of this tie-up between IIT Delhi and the United Nations World Food Programme is to develop practical solutions that support long term strategic planning of procurement, storage, and movement of food grains.
-
India Sends COVID-19 Protective Gear To Serbia Amid Huge Shortage At Home
Amid a huge crunch of protective gear for medical personnel treating COVID-19 patients, India has exported 90 tons of medical equipment and safety gear to Serbia. The matter was discovered after a tweet from the Serbian wing of UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) which is the providing support to coronavirus-effected nations. The health min...
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90% Of People Are Biased Against Women, Says UN Study
Nearly 90 percent of the world's population -- of every gender -- holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published Wednesday, ahead of International Women's Day.
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India Moves Up One Spot In Human Development Index, Says UNDP Report
India climbed one spot to 129 among 189 countries in the 2019 human development index, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
