India in UN Peacekeeping: UNMISS

1. Question 1Answer A

   How many Indian personnel served in UNMISS as of January 2026?

   • ACorrect answer: 1,779
   • B1,179
   • C1,977
   • D2,179

   Core Trigger: India is the largest troop contributor to the UN Mission in South Sudan, with 1,779 personnel as of January 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   In which month did the Security Council establish UNMISS?

   • AJanuary 2011
   • BJuly 2005
   • CCorrect answer: July 2011
   • DDecember 2011

   Mandate: The Security Council established UNMISS in July 2011, the month South Sudan became independent.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 2

3. Question 3Answer A

   Anita Kiki Gbeho became UNMISS head after the death of whom?

   • ACorrect answer: Nicholas Haysom
   • BDavid Shearer
   • CHilde Johnson
   • DEllen Loj

   Current Head: Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana became UN Special Representative for South Sudan and head of UNMISS on 10 April 2026, after Nicholas Haysom died on 19 March 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 3

4. Question 4Answer C

   Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. 'Blue helmets' are UN peacekeepers. 2. Uniformed personnel include troops, police and military experts.

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Key Term: 'Blue helmets' are UN peacekeepers; uniformed personnel include troops, police and military experts.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   What is India's rank among contributors of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping overall?

   • AThird-largest
   • BFifth-largest
   • CLargest
   • DCorrect answer: Second-largest

   Data: India is also the second-largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping overall.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Which Indian was named acting Deputy Special Representative (Humanitarian) on 20 May 2026?

   • ACorrect answer: Ramanathan Balakrishnan
   • BSyed Akbaruddin
   • CRuchira Kamboj
   • DHarish Parvathaneni

   Stakeholders: India's Ramanathan Balakrishnan was named acting Deputy Special Representative (Humanitarian) on 20 May 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   Where is UNMISS headquartered?

   • ANairobi
   • BCorrect answer: Juba
   • CKhartoum
   • DAddis Ababa

   Headquarters: UNMISS is headquartered in Juba, South Sudan.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 8

8. Question 8Answer D

   Which Security Council resolution created UNMISS?

   • AResolution 1244
   • BResolution 1325
   • CResolution 1701
   • DCorrect answer: Resolution 1996

   Founded: South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011; Security Council Resolution 1996 created UNMISS.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   Which 2000 report urged clear mandates and credible forces for UN peacekeeping?

   • ACapstone Doctrine
   • BAgenda for Peace
   • CCorrect answer: Brahimi Report
   • DCruz Report

   Landmark: The Brahimi Report (2000) reformed UN peacekeeping, urging clear mandates and credible forces.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. Peacekeeping rests on consent of the parties and impartiality. 2. UN peacekeepers may use force at any time.

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Doctrine: Peacekeeping rests on consent of the parties, impartiality, and no use of force except in self-defence or defence of the mandate.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 075, point 12

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