United Nations Security Council

UNSC called for establishment of new representative govt in Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities and the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan that is united, inclusive, and representative. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending […]

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India to Establish Right to be Permanent Member of UNSC

India will make the best of its two-year term in the UN Security Council and underscore that it establishes the right to be a permanent member of the 15-nation body. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 India is Chair of the Libyan Sanctions Committee. Mr Shringla’s visit comes as India prepares to assume the Presidency of

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UN Security Council (UNSC)’s non-permanent members for 2022-23 term

For the 2022-23 term, Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates were elected unopposed to the powerful UN Security Council as non-permanent members. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The 193-member UN General Assembly held elections to elect five non-permanent members who will take their seats on the 15-nation Council for a two-year term

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UN Security Council Recommends António Guterres for Second Term

The United Nations Security Council recommended the re-election of António Guterres as secretary general, assuring a second term for the Portuguese statesman that will keep him in office until 2027. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UNSG or SG) is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the

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India co-sponsored UNSC resolution on women peacekeepers

India has co-sponsored a Security Council resolution that calls for full, effective and meaningful participation of women personnel in peacekeeping operations. India is proud to co-sponsor the resolution which was put forth by Indonesia. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points UN Security Council Resolution on ‘women in peacekeeping’ calls for full, effective and meaningful participation

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India has a rightful claim to UNSC membership

The Vice President said that India, which represents one sixth of the global population, has a rightful claim to the permanent membership of the United Nation’s Security Council (UNSC) and thanked the Lithuanian Prime Minister for extending support to India in various multilateral fora. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 On the third day of his

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