India in Peacekeeping Practice Questions
20 free India in Peacekeeping practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
In which year did India participate in its first UN Peacekeeping mission during the Korean War?
- A 1947
- B 1950
- C 1953
- D 1956
Correct answer: 1950
India's journey in UN Peacekeeping began with the 60th Indian Field Ambulance unit during the Korean War in 1950. Instead of combat troops, India initially provided a medical unit that treated over 200,000 wounded personnel.
Which Indian General served as the first Chairman of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission (NNRC) in Korea?
- A General K.S. Thimayya
- B General Sam Manekshaw
- C General P.N. Thapar
- D General J.N. Chaudhuri
Correct answer: General K.S. Thimayya
Lieutenant General K.S. Thimayya was appointed by the UN to head the NNRC in 1953. His leadership in handling the delicate issue of prisoners of war earned India significant international prestige.
India made history in 2007 by deploying the first-ever all-female Formed Police Unit (FPU) to which UN mission?
- A UNMIS (Sudan)
- B UNIFIL (Lebanon)
- C UNMIL (Liberia)
- D MONUSCO (Congo)
Correct answer: UNMIL (Liberia)
India deployed the first all-women police contingent to the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). This initiative was highly praised for inspiring Liberian women to join their own security forces.
The 'Force Commander' of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as of 2022 was an Indian officer. Name him.
- A Lt Gen Shailesh Tinikar
- B Lt Gen Mohan Subramanian
- C Lt Gen Satish Nambiar
- D Lt Gen R.K. Mehta
Correct answer: Lt Gen Mohan Subramanian
Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian was appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the Force Commander of UNMISS in 2022. India has traditionally been one of the largest troop contributors to this specific mission.
In which African country did the Indian Army carry out 'Operation Khukri' while serving under a UN mandate?
- A Rwanda
- B Sierra Leone
- C Somalia
- D South Africa
Correct answer: Sierra Leone
Operation Khukri was a successful mission in 2000 to rescue 223 Indian peacekeepers who were held hostage by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) rebels. It remains one of the most celebrated rescue operations in peacekeeping history.
Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Military Adviser to the UN Secretary-General?
- A Maj Gen Inder Jit Rikhye
- B Lt Gen Satish Nambiar
- C Lt Gen R.K. Mehta
- D General Vijay Kumar Singh
Correct answer: Maj Gen Inder Jit Rikhye
Major General Inder Jit Rikhye served as the first Military Adviser to UN Secretaries-General Dag Hammarskjöld and U Thant. He played a crucial role during the Congo Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Which Indian officer served as the Force Commander of the first UN Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in the former Yugoslavia?
- A Lt Gen Satish Nambiar
- B Lt Gen J.S. Lidder
- C Lt Gen Chander Prakash
- D Lt Gen Ishwar Hamal
Correct answer: Lt Gen Satish Nambiar
Lieutenant General Satish Nambiar was the first Force Commander of UNPROFOR from 1992 to 1993. His appointment highlighted India's professional reputation in handling complex multi-ethnic conflicts.
The UN Medal for 'Exceptional Courage' is named after which Indian peacekeeper who lost his life in the line of duty?
- A Major Unnikrishnan
- B Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria
- C Major Radhakrishnan
- D Captain Mbaye Diagne
Correct answer: Captain Mbaye Diagne
The Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage was created by the UN Security Council in 2014, named after the Senegalese UNAMIR officer who, unarmed, saved hundreds of Rwandans during the 1994 genocide. Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria is honoured separately as the only UN peacekeeper to receive India's Param Vir Chakra, but the Exceptional Courage medal itself bears Diagne's name.
India has deployed a significant number of 'Blue Helmets' to UNIFIL. In which country is this mission located?
- A Israel
- B Syria
- C Bahrain
- D Lebanon
Correct answer: Lebanon
UNIFIL stands for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. Indian troops have been stationed there since 1998 to help maintain peace along the Blue Line separating Lebanon and Israel.
Which Indian city hosts the 'Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping' (CUNPK) to train Indian and international peacekeepers?
- A Mumbai
- B New Delhi
- C Pune
- D Bengaluru
Correct answer: New Delhi
CUNPK was established in New Delhi in 2000 under the aegis of the United Service Institution of India (USI). It serves as a nodal agency for research and training related to peacekeeping operations.
India's involvement in UNAMIR occurred in which country during a period of intense genocide?
- A Sudan
- B Angola
- C Mozambique
- D Rwanda
Correct answer: Rwanda
India provided a substantial contingent to the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) in 1994-95. Indian peacekeepers were noted for providing medical aid and humanitarian assistance to the affected population.
What is the collective name given to the UN peacekeepers because of the distinctive color of their headgear?
- A Green Berets
- B White Caps
- C Red Guards
- D Blue Helmets
Correct answer: Blue Helmets
Peacekeepers are universally known as 'Blue Helmets' because of the blue helmets or berets they wear to distinguish themselves from combatant forces. India has contributed over 250,000 Blue Helmets to date.
Which Indian woman became the first-ever UN Civilian Police Adviser, heading the UN Police Division at UN Headquarters?
- A Kiran Bedi
- B Kanchan Chaudhary
- C Meera Borwankar
- D Seema Dhundia
Correct answer: Kiran Bedi
In 2003, Kiran Bedi became the first Indian and the first woman appointed as the UN's Civilian Police Adviser, heading the Police Division at UN Headquarters in New York. The role oversaw global UN policing standards, including the training and deployment guidance behind India's later Formed Police Units such as the one sent to UNMIL in Liberia.
India recently deployed a 'Platoon of Women Peacekeepers' to Abyei in 2023. Where is Abyei located?
- A Between Sudan and South Sudan
- B Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
- C Between Congo and Uganda
- D Between Mali and Burkina Faso
Correct answer: Between Sudan and South Sudan
This was India's largest single unit of women peacekeepers in a UN Mission since 2007. Abyei is a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan with a high presence of UNISFA peacekeepers.
In which mission did India lose the highest number of peacekeepers in a single incident during the 1960s?
- A ONUC (Congo)
- B UNEF I (Gaza)
- C UNSF (Irian)
- D UNYOM (Yemen)
Correct answer: ONUC (Congo)
The Congo mission (ONUC) was one of the most violent missions for Indian troops. India lost 36 personnel in this mission, including Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria, while trying to prevent the secession of Katanga.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Dag Hammarskjöld Medal' awarded by the UN?
- A For 50 years of service
- B For bravery in battle
- C For the best performing FPU
- D For fallen peacekeepers
Correct answer: For fallen peacekeepers
The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal is a posthumous award given to members of peacekeeping operations who lost their lives. Hundreds of Indian soldiers have been honored with this medal over the decades.
The 'Tri-Service Contingent' from India for a UN mission was first sent to which location?
- A Namibia
- B Cambodia
- C Congo
- D Somalia
Correct answer: Somalia
India sent a significant tri-service contingent to UNOSOM II (Somalia) in 1993-94. The Indian brigade was highly successful in digging wells, building schools, and providing medical care during the mission.
Which Indian Major won the UN's 'Gender Advocate of the Year' award in 2019?
- A Major Suman Gawani
- B Major Radhika Sen
- C Major Anupama Bandopadhyay
- D Major Swati Singh
Correct answer: Major Suman Gawani
Major Suman Gawani was the first Indian peacekeeper to win the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She served as a military observer with UNMISS in South Sudan.
India is one of the founder members of the UN. In which year did India sign the UN Charter?
- A 1942
- B 1945
- C 1947
- D 1950
Correct answer: 1945
India was among the original 51 members of the United Nations that signed the UN Charter in San Francisco in 1945. This was two years before India gained formal independence from British rule.
The 'International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers' is observed annually on which date?
- A May 29
- B Jun 21
- C Oct 24
- D Dec 10
Correct answer: May 29
May 29 marks the anniversary of the first UN peacekeeping mission (UNTSO) in 1948. India celebrates this day to honor the contributions and sacrifices of its troops in global peace efforts.