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What role can the UN Secretary-General play in the peaceful settlement of international disputes? Highlight the constraints on the exercise of this role.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Q4. What role can the UN Secretary-General play in the peaceful settlement of international disputes? Highlight the constraints on the exercise of this role. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question UN Secretary-General’s role in international peace and security, particularly amid contemporary …

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The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Source: ANISubject: Government Bill and Acts Context: Parliament passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after its approval by the Rajya Sabha. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 About The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026: What It Is? The MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, …

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Bring out the significance of alternative dispute resolution in consumer protection. Account for its limited utilisation.

Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Q3. Bring out the significance of alternative dispute resolution in consumer protection. Account for its limited utilisation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Consumer protection systems are facing rising pendency and capacity constraints, making alternative dispute resolution increasingly relevant …

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The Mediation Bill, 2021

GS paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament- Structure, functioning and conduct of business etc   Directions: Important for Prelims and mains, can be asked directly in mains Source: The Hindu Context: The Mediation Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha with the Parliamentary Standing Committee being tasked with a review of the Bill. Committee recommendations on …

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Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered:  Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: Amazon and Future Group have agreed to appear before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the parties informed the Supreme Court (SC) recently.   Background: The Supreme court was hearing Amazon’s application seeking directions to restrain Future Retail from alienating …

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Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC):

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Context: The Singapore-based arbitrator, SIAC, has rejected Future Retail’s plea to lift the interim stay on its ₹24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail, giving a major relief to Amazon that is contesting the transaction.   Implications: This …

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