Mains · GS2 · International Relations
International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
8 questions worth 105 marks, from 2017 to 2025.
2017
1 question2017 · Q1010 marks150 words
What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.
2018
1 question2018 · Q1915 marks250 words
What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of 'Trade War', especially keeping in mind the interest of India?
2019
1 question2019 · Q1010 marks150 words
'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'.
2020
1 question2020 · Q910 marks150 words
Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022
1 question2022 · Q2015 marks250 words
'Clean energy is the order of the day.' Describe briefly India's changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
2023
1 question2023 · Q2015 marks250 words
'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.
2024
1 question2024 · Q1915 marks250 words
'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.
2025
1 question2025 · Q2015 marks250 words
"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.