Question

Which of the following is a permanent member of the Security Council of United Nations Organization ?

• A. India
• B. Japan
• C. Germany
• D. Britain

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Britain

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Composition

• The UNSC consists of 15 members in total: 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.

• The 5 permanent members (P5) are: China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, and United States.

• These permanent members possess veto power, allowing any one of them to block the adoption of any substantive resolution, regardless of the level of international support.

• The 10 non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly for a two-year term.

• The non-permanent seats are distributed by region:

  • African Group: 3 seats

  • Asia-Pacific Group: 2 seats

  • Latin American and Caribbean Group: 2 seats

  • Western European and Others Group: 2 seats

  • Eastern European Group: 1 seat

• The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established by the UN Charter in 1945, and holds the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.

• Any amendment to the UN Charter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the General Assembly, including all of the permanent members of the Security Council.