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The United Nations Organisation was established to maintain peace and ‘promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.’ With reference to this, explain the following:
The composition of the Security Council.
What is the composition of the Security Council.
The necessity to maintain International peace led to the establishment of the United Nations Organisation. With reference to the statement, answer the following:
State the Composition of the Security Council.
Solution
- The Security Council is the executive body of the UNO and consists of total 15 members.
- It consists of 5 permanent members viz; U.S.A., Russia, England, France and China and 10 non-permanent members.
- The non-permanent members of Security Council are elected by the General Assembly for two years. Besides, the permanent memebrs have the right to Veto. By the application of this right, any permanent member may reject any decision of the Security Council.
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