With reference to International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 consider following statements It is...........

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With reference to International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020, consider following statements

It is celebrated every year Every year on 29 May, to pay tribute to all the women and men who have served as military, police or civilians in UN Peacekeeping operations.
The year 2020 Theme: “Women in Peacekeeping – A Key to Peace”.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR1325).

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Explanation:

Recently, International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 will be observed on May 29. The theme for this year’s Day is “Women in Peacekeeping: A Key to Peace” to help mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Date of observance May 29. The first UN peacekeeping mission was established on 29th May 1948, when the Security Council authorized the deployment of a small number of UN military observers to the Middle East. Objective of the day is to pay tribute to the invaluable contribution by the uniformed and civilian personnel and to honour more than 3,800 peacekeepers who have lost their lives while rendering peacekeeping services. Hence all statements are correct.