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UN “Correct the Map” Resolution: India’s Position on J&K and Ladakh Why do world maps sometimes distort the actual size of countries and regions? And why has map representation become an issue of global debate? In this video, we understand the concept of map projections and India’s position on Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh in the context of the UN “Correct the Map” resolution. The Mercator Projection, developed by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569, was primarily designed for navigation. It preserves directions effectively but significantly distorts the size of landmasses, especially those located closer to the poles. One major example is Greenland and Africa. On a Mercator map, Greenland can appear comparable to Africa in size, even though Africa is approximately 14 times larger than Greenland. The Equal Earth Projection, developed in 2018, addresses this issue by using an equal-area approach. It represents the relative size of continents more accurately and aims to provide a more balanced visual representation of the world. The debate also raises an important question: Can maps influence how people perceive the geographical, political and economic importance of different regions? For UPSC aspirants, this topic is important for understanding: * Map Projections * Mercator vs Equal Earth Projection * Geographical Representation * Cartography and Global Perception * Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh * India’s position at the United Nations * Geography and International Relations * GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 relevance This topic connects Geography with International Relations and helps aspirants understand how cartography can influence global narratives and perceptions. Watch the complete video for a clear and UPSC-oriented explanation of the “Correct the Map” debate. Subscribe to Vajirao & Reddy Institute for UPSC Current Affairs, Geography, International Relations and exam-oriented analysis. #UN #India #JammuAndKashmir #Ladakh #MapProjection #MercatorProjection #EqualEarthProjection #Cartography #UPSC #UPSC2026 #CurrentAffairs #Geography #InternationalRelations #VajiraoAndReddy