GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Multinational Bodies Source: Th Context: India, representing the G4 nations (Participating in Inter-governmental Negotiations on UNSC reform), presented a detailed model for UN Security Council reform, proposing new permanent members elected democratically by the General Assembly and showing flexibility on the veto issue. Key Highlights of the Proposed …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Organizations Source: Indian Express, The Hindu Context: UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi has expressed concern that the UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed and is unable to discharge its basic function of maintaining international peace and security. What has happened now? …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Organizations Source: Indian Express Context: India assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council in December. India had earlier assumed the Presidency of the UNSC in August 2021. Items on Agenda: Reformed Multilateralism Counter-Terrorism Maintenance of International Peace and Security New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism (NORMS): NORMS envisages reforms …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: The United States is pushing the United Nations Security Council to impose more sanctions on North Korea following a series of North Korean missile launches. The United States has already imposed unilateral sanctions over the missile launches. It blacklisted …
Insights MINDMAPS: “UNSC Reforms” and “Groundwater Exploitation in India” UNSC Reforms Groundwater Exploitation in India
