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UNSC reform
Every story on UNSC reform in the news so far, newest first, with the key Prelims facts and the previous-year questions UPSC has asked on it.
In the news
- India and Poland aim to double trade by 2030, set up a defence industry dialogue 23 October 2026 · The Hindu
A trillion-dollar Poland wants to be India's gateway to Central Europe. What did the first PM visit since 2010 deliver?
- Why Japan wants the UN Charter's 'enemy state' clauses deleted 27 September 2026 · Indian Express
Why does the UN Charter, 81 years on, still single out the defeated powers of World War II?
- Should the UN Security Council's permanent seats and veto go? 25 September 2026 · The Hindu
Five countries can block any substantive resolution. Is that still defensible?
Key facts
- Polish PM Donald Tusk visited India from 21 to 23 October 2026, the first visit by a Polish PM since 2010. (23 October 2026)
- The 22 October joint statement sets a goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030; trade was $6.36 billion in 2025. (23 October 2026)
- Articles 53, 77 and 107 of the UN Charter refer to 'enemy states', meaning countries that were enemies of Charter signatories in World War II. (27 September 2026)
- Under Article 108, a Charter amendment needs adoption by two-thirds of the General Assembly and ratification by two-thirds of UN members, including all five permanent members of the Security Council. (27 September 2026)
- Under Article 27(3) of the UN Charter, substantive UNSC decisions need nine votes including the concurring votes of the five permanent members. (25 September 2026)
- UNGA resolution 76/262 (2022) requires the General Assembly to meet within 10 working days after a veto is cast. (25 September 2026)
Previous-year questions
- 2026 · GS2 · 10 marks "BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South." Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings.
- 2025 · GS2 · 15 marks "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…
- 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marks Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC.
- 2017 · Prelims 'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and (a) European Union (b) Gulf Cooperation Council (c) Organization for Economic…