- Major Radhika Sen, an Indian peacekeeper, named United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023.
- Award recognizes her outstanding service and efforts to empower local communities, especially women and girls.
- Served in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from March 2023 to April 2024.
- Deployed with UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO as the Commander of the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion in eastern DRC.
- Established Community Alert Networks for community leaders, young people, and women to voice security and humanitarian concerns.
- Led mixed-gender engagement patrols and activities, earning the trust of the local population.
- Fostered a safe space for men and women to operate together, becoming a role model for peacekeepers.
- Facilitated English classes for children and provided health, gender, and vocational training for displaced and marginalized adults.
- Encouraged women in the village of Kashlira to address issues collectively and advocate for their rights.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised her service, describing it as “a true credit to the United Nations.”
- The award will be presented to Major Sen during a ceremony on Thursday, May 30th.
CUCET 2021 : 1 Exam for 41 Central Universities | Important Update
April 9, 2021
Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in 41 central universities may not be able to rely on their Class 12th marks alone. With the finalization of plan to conduct the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), students will have to prepare to fill an online form and appear for the test.
