CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Five non-permanent members of the UNSC are replaced every year.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Security Council initially consisted of 11 members, divided into five permanent and six non-permanent members. The five permanent members are: France, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the USA. The General Assembly elects non-permanent members for a period of two years.

Detailed explanation-3: -These ten non-permanent members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly for two-year terms starting on 1 January, with five replaced each year.

Detailed explanation-4: -The United Nation Security Council (UNSC) got five new non permanent members (Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates).

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the process for Security Council reform? According to Article 108 of the United Nations Charter, the Charter can be amended by a General Assembly decision approved by two thirds of General Assembly membership and ratified by two thirds of Member States, including the permanent members of the Security Council.