Question
Who has been appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its Goodwill Ambassador in the year 2019?
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Padma Lakshmi
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Appointment 2019
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) appointed Padma Lakshmi as its newest Goodwill Ambassador in December 2019.
Key Appointment Details
- Appointed Entity: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Appointee: Padma Lakshmi
- Year of Appointment: 2019
- Role Focus: Supporting UNDP's mission to eradicate poverty and promote sustainable development globally.
Analysis of Options
Based on the appointment in 2019:
- Padma Lakshmi: Appointed as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador in late 2019.
- Priyanka Chopra: Associated with UNICEF, not UNDP as Goodwill Ambassador in 2019.
- Hima Das: Known for athletic achievements and related ambassadorships (e.g., youth ambassador for sports in India), not UNDP in 2019.
- Amitabh Bachchan: Has served as ambassador for various health and social campaigns, but not appointed as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador in 2019.
Therefore, Padma Lakshmi is the correct answer for the UNDP Goodwill Ambassador appointment in 2019.
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