For how many years did the Civil War continue in Tajikistan? When did it come to an end?
In the European Union Flag, what does the symbols of ‘twelve gold stars in a circle’ signify?
Explain in brief any four components of India’s security strategy.
The components of India’s security strategy:
(i) Strengthening its military capabilities because India has been involved in conflicts with its neighbours.
(ii) Strengthening international norms and international institutions to protect its interests.
(iii) The third component of Indian security is geared towards meeting security challenges within the country.
(iv) There has been an attempt in India to developed its economy in a way that the vast mass of citizens are lifted out of poverty and misery and huge economic inequalities are not allowed to exist.
What is meant by ‘Global commons’? Suggest any two steps for the protection of ‘Global commons’.
List any four steps suggested by the member-states of the U.N. in 2005 in order to make the United Nations more relevant.