Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: India has contributed $500,000 to the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming its commitment to global efforts against terrorism.
This contribution supports UNOCT’s global programmes, mainly focusing on Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (CTTP). CFT strengthens member states capacity to understand terrorism risks, while CTTP assists in detecting and countering terrorists.
India’s efforts include the Financial Intelligence Unit – India and the National Investigation Agency.
About UNOCT:
Established in 2017, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) oversees the UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, which was initially established in 2009 and later transferred to UNOCT. The UN Counter Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) serves as its primary capacity-building arm, aiming to enhance the visibility, advocacy, and resource mobilization for UN counter-terrorism efforts. Its functions also include strengthening the delivery of UN counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States.
