India assume monthly presidency of UNSC
- December 2, 2022
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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.