Valuable Statistics & Data for PSIR Mains 2023

Peacekeeping

So far, India has contributed around 275000 troops so far in 49 of the 71 UN missions

Currently around 5500 troops have been deployed globally in 12 UN missions

Recently, May 2023, The Indian Army commemorated the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers

In 2007, India became the first country to deploy an all-women contingent to a UN peacekeeping mission. The Formed Police Unit in Liberia provided 24-hour guard duty and conducted night patrols in the capital Monrovia and helped to build the capacity of the Liberian police.

International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Launched in Dec 2015

114 countries Signed Framework Agreements till April 23

92 countries Ratified Framework Agreements till April 23

India’s Defence Trade

With a share of 11% of total global arms imports between 2018 and 2022, India is the largest importer of defence supplies across the globe. It has held its position as the largest arms importer since 1993.

Russia was the largest supplier of arms to India in the last five years, providing 45% of its needs, followed by France (29%) and the US (11%).