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8 questions

#	Question	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper
2025
1	"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.	2025	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	15.0	GS2
2024
2	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.	2024	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	15.0	GS2
2023
3	‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO(International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security.	2023	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	15.0	GS2
2020
4	Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic.	2020	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	10.0	GS2
2019
5	‘Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’.	2019	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	10.0	GS2
2017
6	What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.	2017	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	10.0	GS2
2016
7	What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is India's position on these?	2016	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	12.5	GS2
2015
8	Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council.	2015	GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.	12.5	GS2