Category 5 · International Relations & Places in News

United Nations System

15 micro topics in International Relations & Places in News for UPSC Prelims, in book order: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA); United Nations Security Council (UNSC): Permanent and Non-Permanent Members; and 13 more.

5.1

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, is the main deliberative and policy-making organ of the United Nations, in which all 193 member states have one vote each. It meets each year from September at the UN…
5.2

United Nations Security Council (UNSC): Permanent and Non-Permanent Members

The United Nations Security Council, UNSC, has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members: five permanent members with a veto, namely China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States,…
5.3

India's Demand for UNSC Permanent Seat and UNSC Reform

India has demanded a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council since the 1990s, arguing that the Council's composition reflects the world of 1945. India is the most populous country, one of the largest economies,…
5.4

United Nations Secretariat and the Secretary-General

The United Nations Secretariat is the administrative organ of the UN, headed by the Secretary-General, who is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council for a five-year renewable term. The Secretariat…
5.5

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

The International Court of Justice, ICJ, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, seated at the Peace Palace in The Hague. It has 15 judges elected for nine-year terms by the General Assembly and…
5.6

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and India's Contribution

United Nations peacekeeping deploys military, police and civilian personnel, known as Blue Helmets, with the consent of the host state to help maintain peace after conflict. The first mission was the UN Truce Supervision Organization in…
5.7

Specialized UN Agencies: UNESCO, WHO, ILO, FAO, UNICEF, UNHCR

Specialised agencies are autonomous international organisations linked to the United Nations through agreements with the Economic and Social Council. UNESCO, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization are specialised…
5.8

UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

The United Nations Human Rights Council, UNHRC, is an inter-governmental body of the UN system, based in Geneva, responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world. It was created by the General Assembly in…
5.9

UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

The United Nations Economic and Social Council, ECOSOC, is the principal organ of the UN for coordinating economic, social and related work. It has 54 members elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms, and it…
5.10

International Criminal Court (ICC)

The International Criminal Court, ICC, is a permanent international court at The Hague that tries individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. It was established by the Rome Statute…
5.11

UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, is a permanent organ of the UN General Assembly, established in 1964 to promote the integration of developing countries into the world economy. It is headquartered in…
5.12

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, UNCLOS, adopted in 1982 and in force since 16 November 1994, is the main international treaty on the oceans. It sets out the rights and duties…
5.13

International Seabed Authority

The International Seabed Authority, ISA, is an autonomous international organisation set up under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, with its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. It organises and controls mineral activities in the…
5.14

Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization)

Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, is the world's largest international police organisation, with 196 member countries. It was founded in Vienna in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission and took its present name in…
5.15

Arctic Council

The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum for cooperation among the Arctic states and indigenous peoples on environmental protection and sustainable development in the Arctic. It was established by the Ottawa Declaration in 1996. Its…

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Frequently asked questions

Which topics are in United Nations System?

United Nations System has 15 micro topics in International Relations & Places in News: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA); United Nations Security Council (UNSC): Permanent and Non-Permanent Members; India's Demand for UNSC Permanent Seat and UNSC Reform; United Nations Secretariat and the Secretary-General; International Court of Justice (ICJ); United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and India's Contribution; Specialized UN Agencies: UNESCO, WHO, ILO, FAO, UNICEF, UNHCR; UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC); UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC); International Criminal Court (ICC); UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); International Seabed Authority; Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization); Arctic Council.

Is United Nations System important for UPSC Prelims?

United Nations System is a part of the UPSC Prelims International Relations & Places in News syllabus map on MaargX UPSC. Each of its 15 published topics has key terms, a Mains angle and practice questions.