GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD ORGANISATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the UN elected by the General Assembly for two years term at present include (2-year term which begins on the January 1, 2011)
A
Japan, India, Hungary, Venezuela
B
Morocco, Cape, Verde, Belgium, Russia
C
Zimbabwe, Venezuela, India, France
D
Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal, South Africa
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: -In accordance with Article 23 of the Charter, as amended, [By an amendment dated 17 December 1963 (resolution 1991 A (XVIII)), which came into force on 31 August 1965, the General Assembly increased the number of non-permanent members of the Security Council from 6 to 10.

Detailed explanation-3: -The General Assembly elects non-permanent members for a period of two years. In 1965, the UN increased the number of members to 15; non-permanent members were increased to 10. Q. The non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected for a term of years.

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