"As of 1st January 2021, how many times has India been elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member?"

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Eight times

Explanation:

• India has been elected to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member eight times, most recently in 2021–2022.
• Years- 1950–1951, 1967–1968, 1972–1973, 1977–1978, 1984–1985, 1991–1992, 2011–2012, 2021–2022
• Role- In 2022, India chaired the Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the UNSC. India also assumed the presidency of the UNSC for one month in August 2021.
• Membership- India is a charter member of the UN and participates in all of its specialized agencies and organizations.
• Contributions- India has contributed troops to UN peacekeeping efforts in many countries, including Korea, Egypt, the Congo, Somalia, Angola, Haiti, Liberia, Lebanon, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
• Next term- India has bid for the 2028–2029 term