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UPSC United nations PYQ with Answers

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  1. Q1 2025 Mains GS2

    “The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance.” Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard. (Answer in 250 words)

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    UN reform faces a legitimacy gap: post-war institutions do not reflect current power, while rival blocs protect strategic privileges.…

    Great-power rivalryInternational relationsUnited nations
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  2. Q2 2024 Mains GS2

    Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security. Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level. (Answer in 250 words)

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    Introduction The UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee and its executive directorate support global implementation of binding counter-terrorism obligations while attempting to coordinate diverse national capacities.…

    Counter-terrorism committeeInternational relationsInternational security
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