2546World Current AffairsMedium
How many new members have been recently added to the U.N. Security Council in 2023, for a two-year tenure? (As reported on 25 June 2022)
ASeven
BFive
CFour
DThree
Correct answer
B. Five
Explanation
Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland were made the new members of the U.N. Security Council for the two-year seats they won unopposed in June. The five countries would replace India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway in the Council. The ambassadors of the five countries installed their national flags alongside those of other members outside the council chambers.