In 2018, _______ was appointed as UNICEF India’s first youth ambassador.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)   ​Hima Das

Hima Das, a renowned track and field athlete, was appointed as the first Youth Ambassador for UNICEF India in 2018.

She has inspired children and youth to take action for their peers, advocating for safe and supportive schools.

• She won a gold medal in the 4x400 meters relay at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
• Hima became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in a global track event at the IAAF World U20 Championships.
• She was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2018 for her outstanding contributions to Indian sports.

Information booster:

​UNICEF​

UNICEF stands for the United Nations Children's Fund. It was established on December 11, 1946, by the United Nations General Assembly.

Initially known as the International Children's Emergency Fund (ICEF), it was formed to provide urgent assistance to children and mothers impacted by World War II.

• It focuses on delivering humanitarian and development aid to children worldwide.
• UNICEF operates through more than 150 country offices and is active in 192 countries and territories.
• The organization plays a vital role in promoting children's rights, health, education, and overall welfare globally.

UNICEF continues to work towards creating a better future for children across the world.