Q. Consider the following statements regarding “United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)”:
1.It works to reach the most disadvantaged Children and adolescents and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere.
2.It is the first UN organisation to hold and make transactions in crypto-currencies ether and bitcoin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund working to reach the most disadvantaged Children and adolescents and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere.

  • Its work is funded entirely through the voluntary support of millions of people around the world and our partners in government, civil society and the private sector.
  • It is a special program of the United Nations. It is devoted to aiding national efforts to improve the health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of children.
  • UNICEF Crypto-currency Fund – It becomes first UN organisation to hold and make transactions in crypto-currencies ether and bitcoin.

Source: FORUMIAS