How many times has India been elected as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council till Oct, 2020?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 8.
· As of October 2020, India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) eight times.
· The terms when India served on the UNSC are: 1950-51, 1967-68, 1972-73, 1977-78, 1984-85, 1991-92, 2011-12, and most recently 2021-22.
· India’s frequent election to this position reflects its significant role in international diplomacy and its consistent support for multilateralism.
Information Booster:
The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are known as the P5 and consist of five countries that hold veto power. These members were established after World War II, reflecting the major Allied powers at the time. The P5 countries are:
1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. France
4. Russia (originally the Soviet Union, later succeeded by Russia)
5. China