G4 nations: UNSC ‘ill-equipped’ to address global challenges

Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: The G4 nations, represented by India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, have called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that without addressing the current lack of representation, particularly in the permanent membership category, the UNSC is “ill-equipped” to handle modern global challenges.   Major Arguments …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 25 July 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely     Click on EACH question to …

Assess the need for reforms in the United Nations, focusing on the structure and functioning of the Security Council. What opportunities do these reforms present for India and global governance?

Topic: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Q4. Assess the need for reforms in the United Nations, focusing on the structure and functioning of the Security Council. What opportunities do these reforms present for India and global governance? (15M) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India  Why the question: …

Insights into Editorial: UNGA president discusses options to conduct Security Council elections in June

    Context: UN General Assembly President has discussed options, including online voting, to conduct elections for five non-permanent members of the Security Council in June, as large in-person meetings at the world body stand postponed till at least end of June due to the coronavirus outbreak. The 193-member General Assembly is scheduled to hold …