India assume monthly presidency of UNSC

Subject: International relations

Context:

India assumed the monthly rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on December 1, the second time in its two-year tenure as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22.
India had earlier assumed UNSC presidency in August 2021.

What are the signature events under Indian Presidentship:

Under India’s December presidency of UNSC, there are two signature events at the ministerial level, scheduled for December 14 on Reformed Multilateralism and on 15 December on Counter-Terrorism.
India will hold a “high-level open debate” on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism” at the Security Council.
New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism (NORMS) envisages reforms in the current multilateral architecture, with the UN at its centre, to make it more representative and fit for purpose.
The other signature event planned is the high-level briefing on the theme “Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts: Global Approach to Counter Terrorism — Challenges and Way Forward”, scheduled for December 15.

More about UNSC

UNSC is considered the nucleus of the UN system.
It is the only body of UN which has teeth to bite.It has a major say in all critical appointment in UN
Chapter VI of the UN charter gives a mandate to UNSC to settle disputes peacefully through mediation and secure a ceasefire through peacekeeping force.
Chapter VII of UN charter give power to UNSC to impose military and economic sanctions

What is Counter terrorism Committee of UNSC:

The Counter-Terrorism Committee was established by Security Council resolution 1373 adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US.
It is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
It is 15-member committee set up to implement the UN resolution obligating member states to criminalize support for terrorist activities and stop financial aid and harbouring of terrorists.
In 2004, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate(CTED) was established to provide expert advice for Counter-Terrorism Committee.
The CTED also provides technical aid for the member countries and promotes their collaboration at various international forums.