Blue Helmets are

[amp_mcq option1=”United Nations Peacekeepers” option2=”Violent Non-State Actors” option3=”Civil Society Organisations” option4=”Environmental Organisations” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022

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“Blue Helmets” is the widely recognized term for the military personnel serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations. They wear characteristic blue helmets or berets to distinguish themselves as neutral peacekeepers.

– UN peacekeeping operations involve military, police, and civilian personnel working to help countries navigate the path from conflict to peace.
– The UN Charter gives the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and peacekeeping is one of the tools it uses.

UN peacekeepers are contributed by member states. They operate under UN command and are guided by principles such as consent of the parties, impartiality, and non-use of force except in self-defense and defense of the mandate.

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