What is the term of Non- permanent members of UN Security council?

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  1. 5 years
  2. 3 years
  3. 2 years
  4. 4 years

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Option 3 : 2 years
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Key Points

  • The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations with the aim of keeping International Peace and Security.
  • There are 5 permanent members of the UNSC which are also referred to as Permanent Five, Big Five, or P5.
  • China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States are the permanent members of the UNSC.

Important Points

  • Non-Permanent Members
    • There are 10 non-permanent members of the security council.
    • The non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by a two-thirds majority out of which 5 for African and Asian countries.
    • India is been the eighth time non-permanent member of the UNSC.
    • Non-permanent members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly for two-year terms starting on 1 January, with five replaced each year.
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