United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee – Update (October, 2022)
A special meeting of the UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee is set to be held in India. Key facts The UNSC’s two-day meeting in India on counter-terrorism will be held in Mumbai and Delhi on October 28 and 29 respectively. This marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UNSC 3-D Virtual Diplomacy
On January 20, 2022, members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) went on a virtual field trip to Columbia, with the help of Virtual Reality (VR) technology. 3-D Virtual Diplomacy On the virtual trip, they listen, watched and got insights into the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
UNSC Statement on Nuclear War
UNSC statement on Nuclear War was published by Kremlin on January 3, 2022. Five nuclear powers, namely Russia, China, Britain, the United States and France, stated in a joint statement that further spread of nuclear arms and a nuclear war ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What are the features of UNSC resolution on Afghan assistance?
On December 22, 2021, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution unanimously to permit exemptions in sanctions against the Taliban. Features of the resolution The exemptions seek to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. It covers urgent ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
September 21: International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is observed by United Nations on September 21, every year. Key Points This day is also called as World Peace Day. The Day is celebrated across the world in order to strengthen the ideals of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
EAM S. Jaishankar slams China for terror stand at UNSC
President of UN Security Council & External affairs minister (EAM) of India, S. Jaishankar, slammed at China for terror stand. He chaired the UNSC Briefing on “Threats to International Peace & Security Caused by Terrorist Acts” on August 19, 2021. ..