67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022
On which date did India take over the chairmanship of the UN Security Council?
aJanuary 1, 2021
bMarch 1, 2021
c1st April, 2021
d1st August, 2021✓ Correct
eNone of the above / More than one of the above
Explanation
India assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for one month from 1 August 2021. Each member country of the Security Council holds the Council’s presidency for one month. In the election held during the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, India was elected as a non-permanent member for 2021 and 2022. In October 2025, India was elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28.
environment-ecology