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"On the reform of structures and processes, the biggest discussion has been on the functioning of the Security Council. Related to this has been the demand for an increase in the UN Security Council’s permanent and non-permanent membership so that the realities of contemporary world politics are better reflected in the structure of the organisation. In particular, there are proposals to increase membership from Asia, Africa and South America. Beyond this, the US and other Western countries want improvements in the UN’s budgetary procedures and its administration."

Question: 1

Which organ of the United Nations has five permanent members?

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The UN Security Council consists of 5 permanent members (P5) with veto rights and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.

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General Assembly
Security Council
Secretariat
Economic and Social Council

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The Correct Option is B

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Question: 2

Which country contributes the most in the budget of United Nations Organisation?

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The United States (America) accounts for the maximum share (22%) of assessed contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations.

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America
Russia
China
France

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The Correct Option is A

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Question: 3

In which year was the strength of non-permanent members of Security Council increased?

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The UN Security Council expanded non-permanent membership from 6 to 10 in 1965 (via charter amendments passed in 1963).

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1962
1963
1964
1965

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The Correct Option is D

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Question: 4

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the reforms in Security Council?

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Remember that the UN has no standing army; it depends on troop-contributing member states for peacekeeping operations.

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The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.
The Security Council’s decisions reflect only western values and interests and are dominated by a few powers.
The Security Council lacks equitable representation.
The Security Council has a large army to establish peace.

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