On 24 October 2025, the United Nations marked its 80th anniversary, and India reiterated its demand for reform and expansion of the UN Security Council. India’s core argument is that the Security Council should reflect 21st-century realities, because the present structure with 5 permanent members does not fully represent the changed distribution of global power. For exam preparation, this issue connects directly with international relations, global governance and India’s foreign policy.
India has been associated with the United Nations since its inception. It contributed to the drafting of the UN Charter and has been among the largest troop contributors to UN peacekeeping operations. India links this record with its demand for broader Security Council reform, expansion and a permanent seat. The United Nations was formally established on 24 October 1945, which is why 24 October is also remembered as UN Day.
For static GK, the important areas are the founding of the United Nations, the UN Charter, the structure of the Security Council, permanent members, the reform demand and India’s role in peacekeeping. In mains, the issue can be framed around the representation problem in global institutions, multilateralism and India’s claim. In prelims, direct facts on the date, anniversary, India’s role and Security Council reform are likely.