International, Defence and Summits · 11 April 2026

India elected to four subsidiary bodies of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Exam-focused facts from the 11 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • India was elected by acclamation to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development for the term 2027-2030.
  • India was elected by acclamation to the Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations for the term 2027-2030.
  • India was elected by acclamation to the Committee for Programme and Coordination for the term 2027-2029.
  • Ambassador Preeti Saran was re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for the term 2027-2030.