With reference to India's legacy in United Nations peacekeeping operations, consider the following statements.<br><br>1. The term Blue Helmets for UN peacekeepers is derived from the light blue colour of the United Nations flag.<br>2. In 2023, the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal was posthumously awarded to Indian peacekeepers Shishupal Singh and Sanwala Ram Vishnoi, and civilian UN worker Shaber Taher Ali for their sacrifice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.<br>3. Major Radhika Sen was named the UN's "Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2023".<br><br>Which of the statements given above are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. India is a leading contributor to UN Peacekeeping, and its personnel have been globally recognized for their distinguished service.
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