DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS
19 July, 2020
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UN ECOSOC
GS-PAPER-2 I.O (PT-MAINS)
Economic and Social Council
In News
Recently, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has held a high-level dialogue on the subject ‘Multilateralism after Covid-19: What kind of UN do we need at the 75th Anniversary?’
The Prime Minister of India gave a speech focusing on India’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic and emphasised upon the need of multilateralism in achieving sustainable peace and prosperity. He also indicated India’s push for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
**The UN will celebrate its 75th anniversary on 24th October 2020.
Imp Points
Covid-19 and Current Indian Scenario:
India’s Efforts Against Covid-19:
Multilateralism
Conclusion
India called on the UN members to pledge for reform within the world body and held that the multilateral system needs to be more representative. The United Nations was originally born from the furies of World War II and the current fury of the pandemic provides the context for its rebirth and reform.
At this pivotal moment, with Covid-19 still spreading, geopolitical tensions rising and the cry for racial justice, social justice and climate justice ever more urgent, the UN and world leaders have a responsibility to respond to the anxieties, fears and hopes of the people.
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