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Indian diplomat elected to UN Advisory Committee On Administrative And Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)

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Recently, Indian diplomat Vidisha Maitra was elected to the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ).
ACABQ is a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly.

Key takeaways

The UN General Assembly appoints members of the Advisory Committee.
Members are selected on the basis of broad geographical representation, personal qualifications and experience.
The Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, which deals with administrative and budgetary issues, made the recommendation
She has been elected for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2021.
India was also elected recently to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for a two-year term beginning January 2021.

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Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)

ACABQ consists of 16 members appointed by the Assembly in their individual capacity.
ACABQ ensures that fund contributions to the UN system are put to good effect and that mandates are properly funded.
Functions: (1) To examine and report on the budget submitted by the Secretary-General to the General Assembly; (2) To advise the General Assembly concerning any administrative and budgetary matters referred to it.

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