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Q137 (NDA-II/2023) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings Official Key

Which among the following statements regarding the election of non-permanent members to the United Nations Security Council is/are correct ? 1. Five members coming from Africa and Asia, one from Eastern Europe, two from Latin America and two from Western Europe and other states 2. Six members are elected each year by the General Assembly for two year term Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Explanation

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) consists of 15 members: five permanent and ten non-permanent. According to UN General Assembly Resolution 1991 (XVIII), the ten non-permanent seats are distributed on a regional basis to ensure equitable representation:

  • Five for African and Asian States.
  • One for Eastern European States.
  • Two for Latin American and Caribbean States.
  • Two for Western European and Other States.

Statement 1 is correct as it accurately describes this regional allocation. Statement 2 is incorrect because the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members each year (not six) for a two-year term. This staggered election process ensures that half of the ten non-permanent members are replaced every year, maintaining continuity within the Council.

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