Blue Helmets are

The term "Blue Helmets" refers to United Nations Peacekeepers. These are military personnel seconded from their national armies to serve under the command and control of the United Nations [4]. They are named for the distinctive light blue helmets or berets they wear while deployed [1]. Since their first deployment in 1948, over 3,500 blue helmets have lost their lives in the line of duty [3]. Their primary objectives include protecting civilians from violence, facilitating political dialogue between conflicting parties, and contributing to a secure environment to achieve lasting peace [4]. While they often operate in environments populated by violent non-state actors and interact with civil society organizations, the term specifically identifies the UN's uniformed personnel [5]. India has historically been a significant contributor of human resources to these operations [5].

Sources

1. [1] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > UNO Headquarters > p. 252
2. [4] https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/reforming-peacekeeping
3. [3] https://press.un.org/en/2025/gapk250.doc.htm
4. [2] https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/military
5. [5] Politics in India since Independence, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Indi External Relations > Distance from two camps > p. 57