CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following country has been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 28 June 2016
A
Sweden
B
France
C
Russia
D
US
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly (with end of term year): Albania (2023) Brazil (2023) Ecuador (2024)

Detailed explanation-2: -The five latest UNSC members-Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland-are replacing India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway, whose terms ended on December 31, 2022. Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland got a formal welcome into the U.N.

Detailed explanation-3: -Moreover, this was the first election of Kazakhstan to the Council.

Detailed explanation-4: -Non-permanent members: India. Ireland. Kenya. Mexico.

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