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In September 2021, who has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate?

In September 2021, who has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate? Correct Answer Kailash Satyarthi

The correct answer is Kailash Satyarthi.

Key Points

  • Kailash Satyarthi has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate.
  • He was appointed ahead of the start of the 76th UN General Assembly.
  • Other ADG Advocates include STEM activist Valentina Munoz Rabanal, Microsoft President Brad Smith, and K-pop superstars BLACKPINK.
  • Satyarthi is the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner from India.

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