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Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) are a viable ‘new age’ option to address some of the present challenges, however, FPCs suffer from several systemic challenges. Discuss.
Discuss the issues around the right of veto of UNSC? Should new and aspiring member countries accept the membership of UNSC without the Right to Veto?
Good answer! But considering Your past answers, this one leaves much to be desired. Introduction is apt, but there is margin of improvement in later part.
– The explanation of veto power is bit complex, You can rephrase it.
– The fundamental issue with veto power is that it represents an unequal global order, the powers were granted based on circumstances that existed in 1945, much has changed now. Asia and Africa are under-represented.
– You have given examples, but also add an explanatory note that veto power stymies decisions and collective action on important issues, citing examples You provided.
– The last section, You could have concluded by saying that keeping geopolitics in mind, aspiring members should accept permanent membership without veto.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. This was my first attempt at writing an international relations based answer. Will surely work upon your suggestions.
Good answer! The introduction could have been bit better, You could have defined the structure of UNSC (Permanent/non-permanent) and tell what veto is.
Issues with veto has been very well dealt. Also add the point of unjust global order, and vestige of circumstances that existed in 1945. Situation is much different now.
Second part is good too, Overall nice!
Good answer!
– The introduction is bit lengthy, the bit related to British rep is not much relevant, instead You could have built on the structure of UNSC and defined veto.
– Issues with veto has been described well. Second argument is bit lengthy, You can simply mention veto power is (mis)used to block resolutions on important matters which limits effectiveness of UNSC.
– The second part has not been covered properly. You can mention that there are two thoughts/views on expanding UNSC with non-veto holding permanent members. Geopolitics dictates that it can be accepted, while pushing for further reforms. You should label the section accordingly, rather than as ‘way forward’.
Thanku will keep that im. Mind
Please review
Great answer! Very well structured. I feel introduction could have been a bit different, by briefly describing the concept of FPCs. Also mention they function under Companies Act, 2013.
Another reco can be Govt. can facilitate creation of FPCs by providing seed capital, something similar to start-up programme. Rest seems great!
Okay will add CA, 2013
and other suggested points as well
Thanks 🙂
Ques 2.
Good answer! In the introduction add a line that it can block the passage of resolution. The reasons mentioned under why veto section seem a bit vague. You can elaborate them a bit, like cite examples how it checks against military interventions. Rest seems good!
Thank you.
Will improve with suggested points 🙂
Good answer! Some arguments can be rephrased better, e.g., You can under exclusion of countries, You can simply mention that it represents an unequal global order. The section arguments for India’s favor is not relevant, hasn’t been asked. Adhere to the question statement only.
In 2nd half also you could have been brief, just mention two schools of thought on expanding UNSC with non-veto holding permanent members. Geopolitics dictates that it can be accepted, while pushing for further reforms.
Thank you! I will remember that.
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Looks great, you can also add the point related to struggle with the starting capital, especially for poor farmers in poor regions. If time permits, do provide more suggestions in the way forward. Overall, very concise and to the point answer!
Good answer! You can provide a brief introduction, like how UNSC is structured, and what is veto. Good coverage of issues in the diagram, but there are some factual errors (It should Asia instead of Europe in underrepresentation, member count in UNSC is 15, 5 are permanent).
In the second part, do mention the alternate view that no use accepting permanent membership without veto. Overall good, but some margin for improvement!
In the intro, do define what veto is. In issues, also highlight/give examples how veto power is misused to block resolutions on important international matters e.g., China on terrorism related issues.
In significance of membership without veto, don’t write ‘equality’, how can the system be equal, when some permanent members have veto and others don’t. Also this isn’t decentralization, it is again concentration of power with those 5. Try to understand meaning of the words.
As mentioned in the article, you can suggest there are two views, realistic/pragmatic approach is to accept permanent membership without veto.
Extremely sorry for misinterpretation of the concept in 2nd part…. actually I have interpreted the concept in the form i.e. veto should not given to any one of the member countries then equality can be maintained…… thanks for identifying such a major mistake….I will definitely rectify it……
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