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International Institutions
UPSC GS-II IR: UN, WTO, IMF, World Bank, WHO, ICJ and major specialised agencies. Mains — General Studies Paper II Important International institutions, agencies and fora — their structure, mandate. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and…
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UPSC GS-II IR: UN, WTO, IMF, World Bank, WHO, ICJ and major specialised agencies.
Official UPSC CSE syllabus
UPSC Syllabus for International Institutions
Mains — General Studies Paper II
- Important International institutions, agencies and fora — their structure, mandate.
- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Source: Official UPSC Civil Services Examination notification — Preliminary & Main Examination syllabus.
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Study Notes
All study notes →- 01Humanitarian Intervention and R2P: When Does Force Become a Moral Duty? (UPSC Ethics — GS IV)
- 02Integrity Pacts, Beneficial Ownership and UNCAC: How the World Fights Bribery (UPSC Ethics — GS IV)
- 03INF Treaty: The Arms-Control Pact That Collapsed
- 04Global Peace Index: What It Measures and India’s Rank
- 05The Reform of Multilateralism: Fixing the UN, IMF and WTO for a Multipolar World (UPSC International Relations)
- 06Important Treaties of India: Comprehensive List with Years and Provisions
- 07SCO Summit 2025: Tianjin Declaration, Modi’s Visit, and India’s Stance
- 08Euclid Mission: ESA’s Six-Year Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy
- 09Hoysala Temples: Architecture, UNESCO Sites and Dynasty Legacy
- 10World Trade Organisation (WTO) — MC13, Appellate Body Crisis & UPSC Notes (UPSC International Relations)
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WTO Full Form: World Trade Organization
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IMF Full Form: International Monetary Fund
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