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African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)

Source:  TH  Context: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has authorized the African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), effective from January 1, 2025. About African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM): Full form: African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia. Established by: United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in collaboration …

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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 …

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Veto Power at the UNSC

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Multilateral Organization   Source: TH  Context: India has stated that the veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations   What is Veto Power? Veto power is a special power given to the permanent members of the United Nations Security …

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Fatalities among U.N. Peacekeeping Forces rising

GS paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India, Important international institutions and their structure and mandates, etc   Source: The Hindu, Hindustan Times Context: The number of fatalities among United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF) in direct attacks is growing, said U.N. Undersecretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix.   Key Highlights: India: It is among the …

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Samarkand: a miniature of an emerging world

GS paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India and affecting India’s interests etc   Source: The Hindu Context: In the recently concluded SCO summit in the historic city of Samarkand talked about the ideal world order.       Position of countries during the Summit: Russia: It was clearly on trial for its invasion …

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UNSC Summit: A ground plan for India’s reformed multilateralism

GS paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India and affecting India’s interests etc   Directions: Continuation of the previous article on UNSC (on 24th Sep: G4 countries highlighted the ‘urgent need’ for reform in the UN Security Council) Source: The Hindu   Context: The Indian External Affairs Minister’s visit to the United …

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Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG):

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Important International Institutions.   Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently said that India looks forward to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) by overcoming political impediments.   About NSG: The 48-member NSG is an elite club of countries that deals with the trade-in nuclear technology and fissile materials besides contributing …

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Analyse the various factors that lend credibility to India in assuming a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4. Analyse the various factors that lend credibility to India in assuming a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. (250 words) (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi collected endorsements for the long-pending demand …

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India’s bid for permanent membership in reformed UNSC, NSG

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Prelims: International Relations/Institutions. Mains: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: France has reiterated its commitment to support India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group.   The demand has been supported by: Four out …

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Israel upholds expulsion order against West Bank hamlets:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effects of policies of developed nations.   Context: Israel’s Supreme Court has upheld a long-standing expulsion order against eight Palestinian hamlets in the occupied West Bank, potentially leaving at least 1,000 people homeless.   Background: The military declared the area a firing and training zone in the early 1980s. Israeli …

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Critically analyse India’s role with respect to various world affairs as the non-permanent member of UNSC. Do you think that the UNSC needs reforming?

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 3. Critically analyse India’s role with respect to various world affairs as the non-permanent member of UNSC. Do you think that the UNSC needs reforming? (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus …

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UN peacekeepers:

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 …

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UN peacekeepers:

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 …

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‘Gehri dosti’ says Israel PM about ties with India:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Context: Israel and India are celebrating 30 years of establishment of diplomatic relations. Though India had recognised Israel on September 17, 1950, full-fledged diplomatic relations between the countries were established on January 29, 1992. …

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United Nations Security Council:

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 …

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