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Topic 075 · International Relations & Organisations

India in UN Peacekeeping: UNMISS

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: India is the largest troop contributor to the UN Mission in South Sudan, with 1,779 personnel as of January 2026.
  2. Mandate: The Security Council established UNMISS in July 2011, the month South Sudan became independent.
  3. 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.
  4. Key Term: 'Blue helmets' are UN peacekeepers; uniformed personnel include troops, police and military experts.
  5. Data: India is also the second-largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping overall.
  6. Stakeholders: India's Ramanathan Balakrishnan was named acting Deputy Special Representative (Humanitarian) on 20 May 2026.
  7. India Link: Peacekeeping reflects India's long commitment to the UN and to its constitutional aim of international peace.
  8. Headquarters: UNMISS is headquartered in Juba, South Sudan.
  9. Founded: South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011; Security Council Resolution 1996 created UNMISS.
  10. Landmark: The Brahimi Report (2000) reformed UN peacekeeping, urging clear mandates and credible forces.
  11. Articles: Article 51 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to promote international peace and security.
  12. Doctrine: Peacekeeping rests on consent of the parties, impartiality, and no use of force except in self-defence or defence of the mandate.
Question 1 of 10

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

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Answer: (A) 1,779

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

Question 2 of 10

In which month did the Security Council establish UNMISS?

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Answer: (C) July 2011

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

Question 3 of 10

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

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Answer: (A) Nicholas Haysom

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

Question 4 of 10

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

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

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

Question 5 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 6 of 10

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

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Answer: (A) Ramanathan Balakrishnan

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

Question 7 of 10

Where is UNMISS headquartered?

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Answer: (B) Juba

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

Question 8 of 10

Which Security Council resolution created UNMISS?

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 9 of 10

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

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Answer: (C) Brahimi Report

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

Question 10 of 10

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.

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Answer: (A) Only 1

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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