Question

On March 5, 2010, which of the following personalities from India is among 19 members chosen by UN chief Ban Ki-moon for a high-level advisory group on Climate Change Financing tasked with mobilizing funds pledged during the Copenhagen meet to tackle global warming?

• A. Shyam Saran
• B. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
• C. Chandhrashekhar Dasgupta
• D. Pradipto Ghosh

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

On March 5, 2010, UN chief Ban Ki-moon selected 19 members for a high-level advisory group on Climate Change Financing. This group was tasked with mobilizing funds pledged during the Copenhagen meet for tackling global warming. From India, Montek Singh Ahluwalia was chosen as a member of this advisory group. Montek Singh Ahluwalia was well-regarded for his bureaucratic expertise and experience in economic planning, having served in various key positions in the Government of India, which made him an apt choice for this international advisory role.