On 17 June 2020 India was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). With this election India has achieved this distinction how many times?
A. 5 times
B. 2 times
C. 8 times
D. 10 times
Answer:C
On 17 June 2020 India was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). With this election India has achieved this distinction how many times?
A. 5 times B. 2 times C. 8 times D. 10 times
Explanation: India got elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the eighth time, securing the seat for the Asia-Pacific Group on 17 June 2020. India got 184 out of the 192 valid votes polled. Non-permanent members are elected for a two-year term. India’s term will start from 1 January 2021 and will last till 31 December 2022.