India calls for accountability of perpetrators of attacks against UN peacekeepers
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· International institutions & agencies (UN, WTO, IMF...)· Prelims·
India's role in UN peacekeeping and security threats: a relevant GS2 International Relations topic.
Why in news
India called for the accountability of perpetrators of attacks against UN peacekeepers during an annual debate on November 5, 2026.
Background
India has deployed over 3,00,000 troops across 50 UN missions to date. Colonel Tarunendra Pratap Singh highlighted that peacekeepers face asymmetric and technologically-enabled threats.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia has deployed more than 3,00,000 troops across 50 UN missions to date
- PostColonel Tarunendra Pratap Singh represented India's stance on peacekeeping threats
- BodyIndia identified peacekeeping as a priority for its Security Council candidacy for the 2028-29 term
Prelims practice question
How many Indian troops has India deployed across UN missions to date?
- (a)Over 10,00,000
- (b)Over 3,00,000
- (c)Over 1,00,000
- (d)Over 5,00,000
Show answer
Answer: (b) Over 3,00,000 — The note states that India has deployed more than 3,00,000 troops across 50 UN missions to date.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the evolving nature of threats to UN peacekeepers and the significance of India's role in global peacekeeping operations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Asymmetric threat landscape: Rise of technologically-enabled tactics against non-combatant peacekeepers
- Institutional advocacy: India's linkage between peacekeeping contributions and Security Council candidacy
- Accountability gap: Challenges in identifying and prosecuting non-state actors in conflict zones
Keywords: asymmetric threats · peacekeeping operations · UN Security Council · accountability · technologically-enabled threats
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