Correct option is C
The correct answer is: 2 years
Explanation:
The UN Security Council consists of 15 members:
5 permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
10 non-permanent members, elected for a two-year term.
Election Process:
Non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Elections are conducted annually for 5 of the 10 seats, ensuring continuity while rotating membership.
A country requires a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly members present and voting to secure a seat.
Responsibilities:
Non-permanent members participate in Security Council decisions on international peace and security.
While they do not have veto power (reserved for the 5 permanent members), they play a critical role in deliberations and voting.
Information Booster:
The UN Council:
The UN Charter establishes the UN's six principal organs.
Council | Primary Role | Membership | Key Functions |
Security Council | Maintains international peace and security | 15 members (5 permanent, 10 elected) | Peacekeeping, sanctions, and binding resolutions. |
General Assembly | Global deliberation and policymaking | 193 member states | Discusses and recommends on international issues. |
ECOSOC | Promotes economic and social development | 54 members elected for 3 years | Coordinates UN agencies and promotes SDGs. |
ICJ | Settles international disputes through law | 15 judges elected for 9 years | Resolves state disputes and provides legal advisory opinions. |
Secretariat | Administers UN operations | Led by the Secretary-General | Implements decisions and coordinates global actions. |
Trusteeship | Oversaw territories transitioning to independence | Suspended since 1994 | Supervised trust territories. |
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