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Apart from strengthening its defence capabilities, there was a shift in India's strategy to deal with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Earlier India had followed soft policy to deal with its neighbours such as China and Pakistan. In response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Uri (2016) and in Pulwama (2019), India carried out surgical strikes on terrorist camps across the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) borders which marked a shift in India's strategy to deal with cross-border terrorism more firmly and decisively. India also dealt with China in Doklam and Galwan Valley firmly. Pakistan's failure and passivity to deal with India's response demonstrated India's changing power position and status in the international relations in general and South Asia in particular. India's stand on the long- pending problem of Kashmir has been accepted and supported globally which signifies India as an emerging power. China which perceives India as a competitor, tries to counter its growing power by supporting Pak-sponsored terrorism, encroach on Indian borders, trying to turn its neighbours like Nepal against India, opposes India's permanent seat in UN Security Council and Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). India, however, continues to maintain its stand to fight for a just global order that should be free from exploitation or hegemony of any power. In this regard, India seeks permanent membership in the UN Security Council to represent the interest of global South. In the changed scenario, India is emphasising on South-South cooperation. The rise of India is, therefore, transforming the geopolitics of Asia and the world.

Which of the following reasons is not given by India while seeking the permanent membership in UNSC?

To rise as a hegemon and dominate others

The correct answer is option (3) - To rise as a hegemon and dominate others

Not surprisingly, India itself also wishes to be a permanent member in a restructured UN. India is the second most populous country in the world comprising almost one-fifth of the world population. Moreover, India is also the world’s largest democracy. India has participated in virtually all of the initiatives of the UN. Its role in the UN’s peacekeeping efforts is a long and substantial one. The country’s economic emergence on the world stage is another factor that perhaps justifies India’s claim to a permanent seat in the Security Council. India has also made regular financial contributions to the UN and never faltered on its payments. India is aware that permanent membership of the Security Council also has symbolic importance. It signifies a country’s growing importance in world affairs. This greater status is an advantage to a country in the conduct of its foreign policy: the reputation for being powerful makes you more influential.

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India, however, continues to maintain its stand to fight for a just global order that should be free from exploitation or hegemony of any power. In this regard, India seeks permanent membership in the UN Security Council to represent the interest of global South. In the changed scenario, India is emphasising on South-South cooperation. The rise of India is, therefore, transforming the geopolitics of Asia and the world.