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Sachin Tendulkar UN Global Road Safety Champion: #MakeASafetyStatement

26 February 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSSachin TendulkarUN Global RoadSafety Champion:#MakeASafetyStatement26 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar received a United Nations appointment as Global Champion for Road Safety and became part of its #MakeASafetyStatement public awareness drive.

Key facts

  • Role: Global Champion for Road Safety of the United Nations.
  • Campaign: #MakeASafetyStatement.
  • Its themes are wearing seatbelts, controlling speed and building safe driving habits.
  • Posters and messages are slated for display in big Indian cities.

Exam angle

  • Person: Sachin Tendulkar.
  • Designation: UN Global Road Safety Champion.
  • Hashtag: #MakeASafetyStatement.

Test yourself

1. Which cricketer was named UN Global Champion for Road Safety?

Sachin Tendulkar received the UN appointment.

2. Which awareness campaign did Sachin Tendulkar join as UN road safety champion?

He joined the UN's #MakeASafetyStatement campaign.

3. Which of these habits does the #MakeASafetyStatement campaign promote?

It promotes seatbelt use, speed control and safe driving habits.

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