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‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is:
- A.a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
- B.a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum.
- C.an agenda for women’s empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations.
- D.a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit.
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. an agenda for women’s empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations.
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, is a landmark global agenda for women's empowerment. It was convened by the United Nations and aimed to accelerate the implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women. The declaration addresses critical areas of concern, including poverty, violence against women, and inequalities in economic and political spheres.
Source: UPSC gs1 2015