Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
2. India has been actively seeking a permanent seat at the UNSC for several years now, which is a matter of debate and opinion among various developed countries. In your opinion, is India ready for a permanent seat at UNSC? Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about whether or not India is ready for a permanent seat at the UNSC.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving a brief about India’s growing stature internationally.
Body:
Write about the reasons that lend credibility to India’s claims – Represents one-sixth of the global population, among the founding members of the U.N, upheld its principles and credentials while some other countries consider the organisation as merely a talk shop, impressive contribution towards the UN Peacekeeping Force (UNPKF) and economic power etc.
Next, write about the various limitations that hinder the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the above limitations.
