PSIR Optional · Paper II · Section B: India and the World
India and the UN System Notes · PYQs · Solved Answers
Free notes, every previous year question and the solved answers for India and the UN System (Paper II, Section B: India and the World), arranged so you can read a topic and immediately see how UPSC has asked it. Syllabus: Role in UN peacekeeping; demand for a permanent seat in the Security Council.
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Paper II · Unit 06
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Previous year questions: India and the UN System
Every question UPSC has asked from this unit, year-wise, with a link to its solved answer.
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Solved PYQ answers: India and the UN System
Model answers to the previous year questions of this unit, newest exam year first.
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“India must strive to become a semi-permanent member of the UNSC, rather than a permanent member without the right to veto.” Comment.
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Discuss the importance of India’s role in UN peacekeeping operations as a ground for its claim to a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
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Explain the factors which justify India’s claim for a permanent seat at the UN security council.
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Discuss the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ as set by the United Nations.
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Explain the importance of India’s claim for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
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Analyze the recent trends in India’s role in the UN peacekeeping operations.
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Discuss the various impediments in India’s way to a permanent seat in the Security Council.
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“India has been the largest and consistent country contributing to the UN peacekeepers worldwide.” Examine India’s role in this perspective.
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‘Uniting for Consensus’ also known as ‘Coffee Club’ has opposed the claims of India and other countries over permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Point out their major objections.
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Critically analyze China’s role in international politics against India’s demand for permanent seat in UN Security council.
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The United Nations completes 70 years of its establishment in 2015. What reforms is India asking for to strengthen the global institutions of governance and why?
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Is India’s quest for a permanent seat in the Security Council a possibility or just a pipedream? Elaborate with reasons.
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Evaluate India’s participation in United Nations peace-keeping operations over the years.
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Bring out the objectives of India seeking permanent seat in Security Council. (150 words)
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Bring out India’s perspectives and concerns on reform in the UN Security Council.
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Bring out the role played by Indian armed forces in UN peace – keeping efforts in various parts of the world.
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Evaluate the role India has played in U.N. Peace-keeping activities and the cause of global disarmament.
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Comment: India and the U.N. Peace-keeping Force.
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