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#UNSGinIndia: Snapshot of Secretary-General's Visit to India
From 1-3 October, UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited India, during which he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, inaugurated the One UN House in New Delhi, held bilateral meetings, and delivered a lecture to young people. Find out more!
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>50%
Under-25 Population
1.67 MT
CO2 Emission Per Capita
120 (of 131)
Female Labour Force Participation
0.624
Human Development Index