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Q: How many members are there in the Security Council of the UN as of October 2020?
  • A. 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members
  • B. 5 permanent and 5 non permanent members
  • C. 5 permanent members only
  • D. 10 permanent and 5 non permanent members
Correct Answer: Option A - As of October 2020, there are 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members in the Security Council of the United Nations. The five permanent members are USA, Russia, Britain, France and China. Non-permanent members are elected for a term of two years. India, for the eighth time, has entered the UNSC, as a non-permanent member in 2021 and will stay on the council for two years i.e. 2021-22.
A. As of October 2020, there are 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members in the Security Council of the United Nations. The five permanent members are USA, Russia, Britain, France and China. Non-permanent members are elected for a term of two years. India, for the eighth time, has entered the UNSC, as a non-permanent member in 2021 and will stay on the council for two years i.e. 2021-22.

Explanations:

As of October 2020, there are 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members in the Security Council of the United Nations. The five permanent members are USA, Russia, Britain, France and China. Non-permanent members are elected for a term of two years. India, for the eighth time, has entered the UNSC, as a non-permanent member in 2021 and will stay on the council for two years i.e. 2021-22.