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India elected to UN statistics body: In what could be termed as a proud moment for the country, India has been elected to the highest statistical body of the UN for a four-year term beginning January 1 next year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this on Twitter.

"India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election," he said.
Jaishankar opined that India's expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography has earned it the seat on the UN Statistical Commission.
India secured 46 out of 53 votes during the election, leaving its rivals ROK (23) China (19) and UAE (15) far behind.
As per the sources, it was a multi-cornered election as there were four candidates for two seats.
 
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The United Nations Statistical Commission was founded in 1947.
It is the highest body of the global statistical system that brings together chief statisticians from member states from around the world.
The commission is also the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities.
It is responsible for setting of statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and the international level.
 
 
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India elected to UN statistics body: In what could be termed as a proud moment for the country, India has been elected to the highest statistical body of the UN for a four-year term beginning January 1 next year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this on Twitter."India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election," he said.Jaishankar opined that India's expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography has earned it the seat on the UN Statistical Commission.India secured 46 out of 53 votes during the election, leaving its rivals ROK (23) China (19) and UAE (15) far behind.As per the sources, it was a multi-cornered election as there were four candidates for two seats. What is UN Statistical Commission? The United Nations Statistical Commission was founded in 1947.It is the highest body of the global statistical system that brings together chief statisticians from member states from around the world.The commission is also the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities.It is responsible for setting of statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and the international level.  

India secured 46 out of 53 votes during the election, leaving its rivals ROK (23) China (19) and UAE (15) far behind. As per the sources, it was a multi-cornered election as there were four candidates for two seats 

India elected to UN statistical body for a 4-year term, stays ahead of South Korea, China and UAE

India elected to UN statistics body: In what could be termed as a proud moment for the country, India has been elected to the highest statistical body of the UN for a four-year term beginning January 1 next year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this on Twitter. India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election, he said. Jaishankar opined that Indias expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography has earned it the seat on the UN Statistical Commission. India secured 46 out of 53 votes during the election, leaving its rivals ROK (23) China (19) and UAE (15) far behind. As per the sources, it was a multi-cornered election as there were four candidates for two seats.   What is UN Statistical Commission?   The United Nations Statistical Commission was founded in 1947. It is the highest body of the global statistical system that brings together chief statisticians from member states from around the world. The commission is also the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities. It is responsible for setting of statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and the international level.    

India secured 46 out of 53 votes during the election, leaving its rivals ROK (23) China (19) and UAE (15) far behind. As per the sources, it was a multi-cornered election as there were four candidates for two seats 

India elected to UN statistical body for a 4-year term, stays ahead of South Korea, China and UAE

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