How can India reap the benefits if granted a permanent seat to United Nation Security Council (UNSC)? Throw light on the reasons that are impeding India's permanent membership to UNSC.

India is the world’s largest democracy. It is fastest growing economy of the world. It is also the largest contributor to the world peace keeping force. It has made rightful claim to the permanent seat in the UNSC. Benefits to ..

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How the Judges are elected to International Court of Justice (ICJ)? Discuss the importance of ICJ seat to India's diplomacy.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the highest judicial body having trans-national jurisdiction. The ICJ has its seat at The Hague, the Netherlands, and has the jurisdiction to settle disputes between countries and examine cases pertaining to violation of human rights ..

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What are the objectives of the Bretton Woods Institutions? Discuss why there are vociferous demands for reforms in them.

The Bretton Woods Institutions are the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They aim to help rebuild the shattered economy and to promote international economic cooperation. IMF aims to create a stable climate for international trade by harmonizing ..

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Elucidate the structure and mandate of International Court of Justice.

The International Court of Justice is the judicial organ of the United Nations organisation. It is commonly referred as “World Court”. It is seated in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It settles legal disputes between member states and gives advisory opinions to authorized UN organs and ..

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What are the mandate and functions of UN Women? Explain its various activities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal-5.

UN Women is a global organization to promote gender Equality and Women Empowerment. It works mainly on five areas To increase women’s leadership and participation; To stop violence against women; To promote women in all aspects of peace and security processes; Enhancing women’s ..

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Elucidate the main functions of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), particularly focusing on its three pillars of activities.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime was established in 1997 as a global organization to fight against illicit drugs and international crime. It has a mandate to assist UN member states to combat transnational crime, including corruption, human trafficking and ..

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