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PRASTUTI UPADHAYAAIR 84· 2024

Question Q.9GS2GS2

The current composition of the UNSC, with under-representation and un-representation of key regions is detrimental to its legitimacy and effectiveness, underscoring the urgent need for reforms. Elaborate. Also, present a case for India's permanent membership in the UNSC.

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Legitimacy & Effectiveness: (1) Rejection of Cold War mentality (2) Does not represent victims of war like Middle East, Africa, etc. many times (3) Prevents proper decision-making due to veto. → prevent geopolitics in the Global South – Asia, Africa, South America, etc. Case for India → Voice of the Global South → include African Union in G20 → map, contributions to UN → largest UN PKF for CS from India Hence, UNSC needs to shift its focus to a changing world that is moving towards multi-polarity and focus on democratization.

— PRASTUTI UPADHAYA · AIR 84

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Structured analysis showing legitimacy and effectiveness issues, with subheadings for India's case including nuclear power, peaceful role, economic contributions, and representation of 18% of world population.

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PRASTUTI UPADHAYA

AIR 842024MGP

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

UN Reforms

UNSC reforms and legitimacy challenges

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