Gilbert Houngbo from Togo will be the next Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Houngbo was elected by the UN agency’s governing body, comprising representatives of governments, workers and employers during their meeting in Geneva. Houngbo, former Prime Minister of Togo, will be the 11th head of the agency and the first African to hold the post. His five-year term will begin on October 1, 2022. The current Director-General, Guy Ryder, from the United Kingdom, has held office since 2012.
Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a bold and significant…
Madhya Pradesh, a state rich in culture and traditions, celebrates many colorful festivals. One of…
The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (UBKUP) is a prestigious award instituted by the Sangeet…
The Sustainable Trade Index 2024, jointly published by the Hinrich Foundation and IMD, highlights the…
The title "Frontier Gandhi" refers to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a prominent leader from British…
India will host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi from…