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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country was elected to UNHCR securing Maximum Votes?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
Indonesia
D
Saudi Arabia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At its 71st plenary meeting, on 10 May 2022, the General Assembly, pursuant to its resolutions 60/251 of 15 March 2006 and 65/281 of 17 June 2011, elected Czechia for the remainder of the term of office of the Russian Federation beginning on 10 May 2022 and ending on 31 December 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -A United Nations General Assembly resolution is a decision or declaration voted on by all member states of the United Nations in the General Assembly. General Assembly resolutions usually require a simple majority (50 percent of all votes plus one) to pass.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to A/RES/60/251, the Human Rights Council consists of forty-seven Member States elected by the General Assembly for three year terms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vote. On 7 April 2022, the UN General Assembly, which required a two-thirds majority, adopted the resolution with 93 votes in favour and 24 countries voting against. 58 countries abstained.

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