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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. What are the differences in the threats that people in the third world face and those living in the First World face?

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2. What is the difference between traditional and non-traditional security? Which category would the creation and sustenance of alliances belong to?

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3. Which among the following would you consider as a traditional security concern/non-traditional/not a threat? <br>
   (a) The spread of chikungunya/dengue fever <br>
   (b) Inflow of workers from a neighbouring nation. <br>
   (c) Emergence of a group demanding nationhood for their region. <br>
   (d) Emergence of a group demanding autonomy for their region. <br>
   (e) A newspaper that is critical of the armed-forces in the country.

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4. Match the terms with their meaning: <br>
   1. Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) <br>
   2. Arms Control <br>
   3. Alliance <br>
   4. Disarmament <br>
   
   (a) Giving up certain types of weapons. <br>
   (b) A process of exchanging information on defence matters between nations on a regular basis. <br>
   (c) A coalition of nations meant to deter or defend against military attacks. <br>
   (d) Regulates the acquisition of development of weapons.

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5. “Reforming the UN means restructuring of the Security Council”. Do you agree with this statement? Give arguments for or against this position.

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6. Though the UN has failed in preventing wars and related miseries, nations prefer its continuation. What makes the UN an indispensable organisation?

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7. Critically evaluate the difficulties involved in implementing the suggested reforms to reconstruct the UN.

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8. As a citizen of India, how would you support India’s candidature for the permanent membership of Security Council? Justify your proposal.

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9. What are the functions of Security Council?

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10. Match the principal organs and agencies of the UN with their functions:
    
    A.
    1. Economic and Social Council
    2. International Court of Justice
    3. International Atomic Energy Agency
    4. Security Council
    5. UN High Commission for Refugees
    6. World Trade Organisation
    7. International Monetary Fund
    8. General Assembly
    9. World Health Organisation
    10. Secretariat
    
    B.
    (a) Oversees the global financial system.
    (b) Reservation of international peace and security.
    (c) Looks into the economic and social welfare of the member countries.
    (d) Safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology.
    (e) Resolves disputes between and among member countries.
    (f) Provides shelter and medical help during emergencies.
    (g) Debates and discusses global issues.
    (h) Administration and coordination of UN affairs.
    (i) Providing good health for all.
    (j) Facilitates free trade among member countries.

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