Question

As of 2020, which among the following is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
1. Germany
2. Brazil
3. China
4. Japan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : China

The correct answer is China.

• As of 2020, China is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
• United Nations Security Council:
  • The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six executive organs of the United Nations (UN), charged with the purpose of ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter.
  • It was formed on 24 October 1945.
  • Its powers consist of establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action.
  • The UNSC is the only UN body with the power to issue binding resolutions on member states. 
  • It consists of 5 Permanent Members and 10 Non Permanent Members.
  • Permanent members are- China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.