Question

    India achieved the presidency of which international

    administrative body in the month of June 2025?
    A IIAS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B OECD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C UNESCO Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D WHO Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi had nominated the Indian candidate, Secretary DARPG (Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances), Shri V. Srinivas, for the 2025-2028 Presidency of IIAS in November 2024.  V. Srinivas was elected president of IIAS for 2025–28, India won the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. The International Institute of Administrative Sciences, a notable global institution, is a federation of 31 member countries, 20 national sections, and 15 academic research centres jointly collaborating on scientific research in public administration.  The election between India and Austria was held on 3 June 2025, in which 141 votes were polled. India secured 87 votes while Austria received 54 votes, marking India’s first in nearly 100 years. 

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