India started its four-year term as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission

• It was established in 1947 and is the highest body of the global statistical system.
• It brings together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world.
• The Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council based on an equitable geographical distribution according to the following pattern:

1. Five members from African States
2. Four members from Asia-Pacific States
3. Four members from Eastern European States
4. Four members from Latin American and Caribbean States
5. Seven members from Western European and other States

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• India was a member of the Statistical Commission last in 2004 and the country is returning to the UN agency after a gap of two decades.

Published date : 05 Jan 2024 10:56AM