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India Re-Elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025-29

5 December 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia Re-Electedto UNESCOExecutive Boardfor 2025-295 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India secured another term on the UNESCO Executive Board, covering 2025-29. The result was read as a sign of international trust in India’s part in multilateral governance.

Key facts

  • Size: 58 Member States, each with a 4-year term.
  • Selection: regional electoral groups keep representation balanced.
  • One of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO.

About the Board

  • Role: oversees how programmes are carried out and sets strategic direction.
  • UNESCO was founded in 1945; the Board has worked since 1946.
  • Headquarters: Paris, France.

Exam angle

  • Members: 58; term: 4 years; seat: Paris.

Test yourself

1. How many Member States sit on the UNESCO Executive Board?

The Board has 58 Member States.

2. India was re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for which term?

The notes say India won the 2025-29 term.

3. Where is UNESCO headquartered?

The notes give Paris, France as the headquarters.