Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution, introduced by India, to establish a memorial wall in honour of fallen peacekeepers.
Other information about UN Peacekeeping:
- There are currently 12 UN peacekeeping operations.
- In 1988, UN peacekeepers were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
- India in collaboration with the UN launched UNITE Aware Platform (a software programme for real-time threat assessments to peacekeepers)
- India had proposed a four-point framework with a focus on technological availability and improvement and Consistent training and capacity building for securing the UN peacekeeper’s mission.
