UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-8

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    In the context of international politics, what exactly is 'Coffee Club'?

    A)  It's a group of nations, which counters the bids for permanent seats by countries such as Brazil, Germany, India and Japan

    B)  It refers to four major Allies of World War II and founders of the United Nations (UN)

    C)  It's a group of countries from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, which wants comprehensive reforms in United Nations

    D)  It's group of countries from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, which are largest coffee producer states

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Writing for consensus is a movement nick named the 'Coffee club' that developed in the 1990s in opposition to the possible expansion of UNSC. The G4, as they are better known, for the first time, put a joint bid for the UN Security Council during a closed plenary session, in which they said that this council should be expanded in both the permanent and non-permanent categories of membership, of international peace and security, as well as the need for increased representation of developing countries in both categories. On numerous occasions, we have reconfirmed our view that Africa should be represented in the permanent membership in an enlarged council. This has got a strong opposers, uniting for consensus (earlier known as the coffee club).


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