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Q63 (CDS-I/2019) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings › United Nations system Answer Verified

In October 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a period of

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In October 2018, India was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a three-year term starting on January 1, 2019 [5]. During the secret-ballot elections held by the 193-member UN General Assembly, India secured 188 votes in the Asia-Pacific category, which was the highest among all candidates. The UNHRC consists of 47 member states, and its members are elected for three-year terms with a maximum limit of two consecutive terms [1]. India had previously served terms from 2011-2014 and 2014-2017, making it ineligible for immediate re-election in 2017 due to the consecutive term rule. The 2018 election marked India's return to the council for the 2019-2021 period [5]. India has since been re-elected for subsequent terms, including the 2022-2024 and 2026-2028 periods [4].

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  1. [5] https://press.un.org/en/2018/ga12077.doc.htm
  2. [1] https://www.reuters.com/world/india/what-is-un-human-rights-council-what-does-it-do-2023-10-10/
  3. [2] https://ddnews.gov.in/en/india-elected-unopposed-to-un-human-rights-council-for-seventh-time/
  4. [3] https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-seventh-time/article70165603.ece
  5. [4] https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-elected-unopposed-to-un-human-rights-council-for-2026-28-term/
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