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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has blocked Pakistan’s attempt to proscribe an Indian national as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council 1267 sanctions committee?
A
China
B
USA
C
France
D
Russia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -France backed by UNSC members block Pak efforts to designate Indians under 1267 sanctions committee.

Detailed explanation-2: -The US, UK, France, Germany and Belgium on Wednesday decided to block Pakistan’s move to list two Indian nationals as global terrorists under the UN Security Council 1267 sanctions committee.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pakistan is currently serving as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the two year term 2012-2013. Pakistan has previously been member of the Security Council on six occasions in 1952-1953, 1968-1969, 1976-1977, 1983-1984, 1993-1994 and 2003-2004.

Detailed explanation-4: -How many times, Pakistan has been the non-permanent member of UN Security Council? Short Details: Pakistan has got non-permanent membership in UNSC for seven times.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 28 September 2001, the Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, obligating States to implement more effective counter-terrorism measures at the national level and to increase international cooperation in the struggle against terrorism.

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