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India has been re-elected to the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2025-2026.

About U.N. Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)

It is an intergovernmental advisory body formed in 2005 by the adoption of resolutions A/RES/60/180 and S/RES/1645 by the General Assembly and Security Council to support peace efforts in conflict-affected countries.

It is composed of 31 Member States, elected from the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council.

Mandate of the U.N. Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)

It brings together relevant actors to mobilize resources and propose integrated post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery plans.

It makes recommendations to improve coordination among major stakeholders and ensure predictable funding for early recovery activities.

It focuses on the reconstruction and institution-building efforts required for post-conflict recovery.

It encourages an integrated, strategic, and compressive approach to peacebuilding, emphasizing the interdependence of security, development, and human rights.

Key areas of focus

Post-conflict recovery and reconstruction.

Developing integrated strategies for sustainable development.

Improving coordination of efforts within and outside the U.N.

Ensuring predictable financing for recovery activities.

Extending the period of international attention to post-conflict recovery.

India’s contribution to U.N. Peacekeeping operations

India is the 3rd largest contributor (after Bangladesh and nepal) of personnel to United Nations peacekeeping, with nearly 6,000 military and police personnel currently deployed to various UN operations around the world.

Nearly 180 Indian peacekeepers have given their lives in the line of duty, the highest number from any troop-contributing country.

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Source:

The Hindu

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements in the context of the United Nations Peacekeepers:

1. The first mission was launched in the 1970s to monitor the Iran-Iraq conflict.

2. India is the largest contributor of personnel to Peacekeeping forces.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect:

The concept of UN peacekeeping emerged in the early years of the United Nations. The first mission was launched in 1948, when the United Nations deployed military observers to monitor the Middle East Armistice Agreement between Israel and Arab countries.

Statement 2 is incorrect:

Peacekeeping forces consist of soldiers, police officers, and civilian personnel from various countries. There are approximately 81,820 active peacekeepers. Bangladesh contributes more than any other country. Nepal provided the second-most personnel, followed by India.