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India's UN Security Council bid for 2028-29

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer C

    On which date did India launch its bid for a 2028-29 non-permanent UNSC seat?

    • 13 June 2026
    • 24 October 2026
    • Correct answer: 13 July 2026
    • 17 January 2027

    Core Trigger: On 13 July 2026 India launched its bid at UN Headquarters, New York, for a 2028-29 non-permanent seat, its ninth term.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer B

    India's SHANTI campaign theme is presented as a manifesto of how many points?

    • Four
    • Correct answer: Six
    • Five
    • Eight

    Campaign Theme: SHANTI: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity, presented as a six-point manifesto.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Who led India's UNSC bid launch and met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres?

    • Narendra Modi
    • Rajnath Singh
    • Correct answer: S. Jaishankar
    • Vikram Misri

    Current Head: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar led the launch and met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    Which of these did India list among its priorities for the bid?

    • Nuclear disarmament and arms control
    • Refugee resettlement and asylum rules
    • Correct answer: Counter-terrorism and terror financing
    • Climate finance and loss and damage

    Priorities: India listed counter-terrorism and terror financing, maritime security and artificial intelligence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    How many terms has India served on the Security Council so far, latest 2021-22?

    • Six
    • Seven
    • Nine
    • Correct answer: Eight

    Data Points: India has served eight terms, latest 2021-22, and cited nearly 300,000 peacekeeping personnel in about 50 missions.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer D

    Which country also contests the Asian seat in the June 2027 election?

    • Kazakhstan
    • Kyrgyzstan
    • Mongolia
    • Correct answer: Tajikistan

    Rival: The election is due in June 2027; Tajikistan also contests the Asian seat, so it is no clean slate.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    The Security Council sits at UN Headquarters in which city?

    • Geneva
    • Vienna
    • Nairobi
    • Correct answer: New York

    Headquarters: The Security Council sits at UN Headquarters, New York, United States.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    On which date did the United Nations come into existence?

    • 26 June 1945
    • 17 January 1946
    • Correct answer: 24 October 1945
    • 10 December 1948

    Founded: The UN came into existence on 24 October 1945; the Council first met on 17 January 1946 in London.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer A

    Consider the statements. 1. General Assembly resolution 1991 A (XVIII) of 1963 enlarged the Council from 11 to 15 members. 2. The same resolution reduced the number of permanent members. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Landmark: General Assembly resolution 1991 A (XVIII), 1963, enlarged the Council from 11 to 15 members.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer D

    Consider the statements. 1. Under Article 27(3), substantive decisions need eight votes including all permanent members. 2. The Security Council elects the non-permanent members by two-thirds. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Correct answer: Neither

    Doctrine: Veto: under Article 27(3) substantive decisions need nine votes including all five permanent members; the General Assembly elects the rest by two-thirds.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 103, point 12

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