International Current Affairs MCQs

A key argument for reform is to make the UNSC more representative of the current geopolitical landscape and global population distribution.

The G4 nations (Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan) are actively seeking permanent membership in the UN Security Council.

The expansion of permanent seats and the associated veto power for new permanent members are the most debated aspects of UNSC reform.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an EU policy that India views as a potential trade barrier for its exports like steel and aluminum.

The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) is a strategic coordination mechanism that allows both partners to tackle challenges at the nexus of trade, trusted technology, and security.

The negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU were first launched in 2007 as the Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA).

Under Article 108 of the UN Charter, amendments require a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly and ratification by two-thirds of member states, including all permanent members of the Security Council.

The 'Coffee Club' or Uniting for Consensus (UfC) is a movement that opposes the expansion of permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council.

The G4 nations (India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan) support each other's bids for permanent seats in the UNSC and advocate for urgent reforms.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a landmark agreement aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief, was signed in July 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 group (China, France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, United States), plus the European Union.