UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: UN Context: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for urgent reforms to outdated UN institutions on peace, security, and finance at the UN Summit of the Future 2024. India’s Prime Minister also attended the summit. What is the UN Summit of the Future 2024? The UN Summit of the Future 2024 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
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 …
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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: …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Multilateral Bodies/ United Nations Reforms Source: TH Context: The current global order, epitomized by the United Nations, is facing considerable challenges. António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has recently expressed scepticism about the organization’s future, citing divisions among members that undermine its authority. What is the United Nations (UN)? …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice Source: DTE Context: The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) has issued ground-breaking guidance (first of its kind), General Comment No. 26, recognizing children’s rights to a clean and sustainable environment, with a focus on climate change. Impact of Climate Change on Children: …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Awareness of Science and Technology Source: UN News Context: The Technology and Innovation Report 2023 was recently released by UNCTAD. It highlights the opportunities that green innovation – goods and services with smaller carbon footprints offer developing countries to spur economic growth and enhance technological capacities. Key Highlights …
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GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Important International Institutions. Context: International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed globally on 29th May. Theme for 2022: “People. Peace. Progress. The Power of Partnerships.” Why is it observed on 29th? The first UN peacekeeping mission was established on 1948, May 29 when the Security Council deployed a small …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: Canada and allies are planning to work togather to support among United Nations General Assembly members, including China, for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Need of the hour: Countries opposing Russia’s invasion should seek a recommendation from the …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: UN peacekeepers and troops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have increased patrols near the site of last week’s deadly raid on internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northeast Ituri province. What’s the issue? The UN …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: The Conference on Disarmament (CD) is being held in Geneva. At the conference, India expressed deep concern over the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems that could endanger peace and security, saying the possibility of terrorists …
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4. The Interconnected and Interdependent world calls for a rules-based multilateralism, with a stronger and more inclusive UN at its core. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint Why the question: Recently, UN Secretary-General António Guterres released Our Common Agenda, which follows on the …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar has announced the rollout of a technological platform in partnership with the UN — ‘UNITE Aware’ — to help enhance the safety of UN peacekeepers. The platform has been used in four UN missions. This …
