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7 September 2026

UN world map depiction of J&K and Ladakh

The topic concerns India's official stance on territorial integrity within international forums, which is a core aspect of India's foreign policy and its engagement with the UN.

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Notes

  • India has formally asserted that any UN-initiated world map must depict the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in alignment with India's official map.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs stated that any inaccurate or misleading representation of these territories is unacceptable to India.
  • India recently voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution titled 'Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World’s Regions, Particularly Africa'.
  • The Indian government clarified that its support for the resolution does not constitute an endorsement of any specific map, projection, or depiction of national boundaries.
  • India maintains that the resolution does not address political cartography, international boundaries, disputed territories, or place names.
  • India's position on its sovereignty and territorial integrity remains consistent and non-negotiable.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of cartographic accuracy in international relations and the challenges India faces in ensuring its territorial integrity is reflected in global institutional representations. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes India's stance regarding the recent UN General Assembly resolution on global cartographic representation?

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