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    Question

    Which institute was granted Special Consultative Status

    by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) in July 2024?
    A Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Odisha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Jadavpur University, West Bengal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, was awarded Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) in July 2024. This prestigious recognition underscores KIIT’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030. The status allows KIIT greater engagement with various UN bodies and mechanisms, enhancing its global outreach and impact. KIIT has also partnered with the UN Volunteers (UNV) program, providing students with opportunities to participate in development projects under various UN agencies.

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