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Led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Indian Delegation Champions Himalayan Climate Action at 153rd IPU Assembly

Distilled Policy Brief

  • An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh participated in the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania, focusing on good governance, maritime security, and ethical AI.
  • The Assembly adopted an emergency item proposed by Nepal and supported by India, titled 'Urgent parliamentary action to address climate-related disasters and strengthen resilience in the Himalayan region and other vulnerable areas'.
  • The delegation engaged in bilateral discussions with Russia and welcomed Ms. Anda Filip, who made history as the first female Secretary General in the IPU's 137-year history.

🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points

Key outcomes of the 153rd IPU Assembly, including the adoption of the Himalayan climate resilience emergency resolution and the appointment of Ms. Anda Filip as the first female Secretary General of the IPU.

⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages

Analyze the role of parliamentary diplomacy in addressing trans-boundary challenges such as climate vulnerability in the Himalayan region and securing global maritime trade routes.

🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill

International Relations

With reference to the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania, consider the following statements: 1. The Indian parliamentary delegation to the Assembly was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. The Assembly adopted an emergency resolution proposed by Nepal and supported by India regarding climate-related disasters in the Himalayan region. 3. Ms. Anda Filip became the first female Secretary General in the 137-year history of the IPU. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • [A] 1 and 2 only
  • [B] 2 and 3 only
  • [C] 1 and 3 only
  • [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
✓ Correct Option: [D] 1, 2 and 3

Statement 1 is correct as the Indian delegation was led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh. Statement 2 is correct because the Assembly adopted an emergency item proposed by Nepal and supported by India focusing on climate-related disasters and resilience in the Himalayan region. Statement 3 is correct as Ms. Anda Filip made history as the first female Secretary General in the IPU's 137-year history.

Tark High-Yield Question Bank ⚡ Practice Full Test in Testing Arena ↗

🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)

UPSC Prelims 2021

Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.

Forensic Anchor: Cabinet Allocation of Business Rules & NCAP Framework
Examiner Trap Takeaway: UPSC swapped Central Pollution Control Board role with State Pollution Control Boards for state-level monitoring.

📚 Static Syllabus & Constitutional Linkages

Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG): M. Laxmikanth's Indian Polity: Chapter on 'Parliamentary Forums' and 'Parliamentary Groups', detailing the structure, objectives, and bilateral relations of the Indian Parliament with global bodies.