![India’s first woman candidate, Uma Sekhar, elected to Governing Council of UNIDROIT India’s first woman candidate, Uma Sekhar, elected to Governing Council of UNIDROIT](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTw0_C5_F3lffbJm2-lOqoWuKf7WUK4XLktQi1mX_GO7NVjKfEDzDzZNmGZ3Tqi_cl1wVERg1GnuitOKzewpvOO6nTWRbAEaVi32uzXDwoxnzmyFR-1hJQEYWcPdTfFAtBeXrfq-l8okS7IP0qZu5k5zpfQQmQi8yFf2KyysjNtFqK_6zt94hCetvUqMay/w320-h192-rw/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Untitled%20(500%20%C3%97%20300%20px)%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(1).png)
- This is a historic moment as she is the first Indian woman to achieve this position.
- In the elections held on December 14, 2023, Uma Sekhar secured an impressive 45 out of 59 votes in the first round.
- This victory not only signifies Ms. Sekhar’s individual achievement but also elevates India to a prominent position on the Governing Council for the term spanning 2024-28.
- The election featured a competitive field with 32 contestants, including representatives from influential nations such as the USA, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and France.
- Notably, candidates from Russia, the USA, and China failed to secure positions, underscoring the significance of Ms Sekhar’s successful bid for India.
Question:
Q.1 Who is the first Indian woman to be elected to the Governing Council of UNIDROIT?a. Uma Bharti
b. Uma Sekhar
c. Indira Gandhi
d. Pratibha Patil