2249Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
Pakistan was re-elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with how many votes?
A143
B136
C149
D154
Correct answer
D. 154
Explanation
Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the next four-year term. The members of Executive Board are elected by UNESCO’s General Conference according to a system of regional grouping. During the elections held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Pakistan secured 154 votes out of 180. Pakistan enjoys the distinction of being a continuous member of the UNESCO Executive Board since 1978, local media reported.