{"id":13220,"date":"2026-06-06T11:21:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=13220"},"modified":"2026-06-06T11:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:51:23","slug":"un-security-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/un-security-council\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Countries Elected to UN Security Council for 2027\u20132028 Term"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UN Security: The five countries that were elected for a 2-year term to serve on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), 2027-2028, have officially taken up their non-permanent role. The election was held by the United Nations General Assembly, with member states voting for the five countries that would serve for two-year terms starting on the 1st of January 2027. The 5 countries elected to the 2027\u20132028 term of the UN Security Council are Bahrain, Colombia, the DR Congo, Latvia, and Liberia. These countries will discuss and vote on significant international topics of peace, security, diplomacy and conflict resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">List of New UNSC Members for 2027\u20132028 \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following countries secured seats in the Security Council for the upcoming term:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Country<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Regional Group<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Term<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bahrain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asia-Pacific Group<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2027\u20132028<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Colombia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Latin America &amp; Caribbean Group<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2027\u20132028<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">African Group<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2027\u20132028<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Latvia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eastern European Group<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2027\u20132028<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Liberia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">African Group<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2027\u20132028<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UN Security Council Election 2026: An overview.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The election of members for the UN Security Council is held annually and is to replace vacant seats. The ten non-permanent seats are contested five times each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Important Features of the Election<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Election is full of key features:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conducted through a secret ballot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based on regional representation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Needs a 2\/3 vote.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The non-permanent members hold office for two years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No country could immediately succeed another country upon the expiration of a term.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How the UN General Assembly Elects Security Council Members<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elections are transparent, inclusive and representative.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step-by-Step Election Process<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nominations of countries are made by their group of countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benefited countries seek backing from member countries of the UN.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The elections are held in the United Nations General Assembly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secret Balloting is done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Countries with two 3rd majority are elected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Successful candidates start their term on January 1st of the following year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Impact on International Peace and Security<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Security Council has the task of maintaining international peace and security. The newly elected members will thus influence decisions that affect millions of people around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Areas Where They Can Influence Decisions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International conflicts and wars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Counter-terrorism efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Humanitarian emergencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peacekeeping operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nuclear non-proliferation initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Global sanctions regimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regional security issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Facts About the United Nations Security Council<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important to understand the Security Council for current affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quick Facts for UNSC<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Established in 1945.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Headquarters in New York (USA).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Total Members: 15.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Permanent Members: 5.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-Permanent Members: 10.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-Permanent Term: 2 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The principal function: To contribute to international peace and security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Permanent Members of the UNSC<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">China<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">France<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Russia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">United Kingdom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">United States<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PYQs on UN Security Council (UNSC) &#8211; UN Security\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam\/Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Correct Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In which year was the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) established?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 1942 B) 1945 C) 1948 D) 1950<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) 1945<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) 5<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which organ of the United Nations is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) UNGA B) ECOSOC C) UNSC D) ICJ<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) UNSC<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which country was not an original permanent member of the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) China B) India C) France D) Russia (USSR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC GD 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many total members are there in the UN Security Council?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 10 B) 12 C) 15 D) 20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) 15<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which Article of the UN Charter establishes the Security Council?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Article 7 B) Article 23 C) Article 51 D) Article 99<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Article 23<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which country replaced the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the UNSC in 1971?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Japan B) South Korea C) People&#8217;s Republic of China D) Vietnam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) People&#8217;s Republic of China<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The headquarters of the United Nations Security Council is located in which city?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Geneva B) Paris C) Vienna D) New York<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>D) New York<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State PCS 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which power is exclusively enjoyed by the five permanent members of the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Budget Power B) Election Power C) Veto Power D) Legislative Power<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) Veto Power<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC MTS 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) India B) Germany C) Brazil D) France<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>D) France<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The number of non-permanent members of the UNSC was increased from 6 to 10 in which year?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 1955 B) 1963 C) 1971 D) 1985<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) 1963<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC GD 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How long is the tenure of a non-permanent member of the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 1 Year B) 2 Years C) 4 Years D) 5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) 2 Years<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which UN organ elects the non-permanent members of the Security Council?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) ICJ B) ECOSOC C) UN General Assembly D) Secretariat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) UN General Assembly<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CPO 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which country was the first Asian nation to preside over the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) China B) India C) Japan D) Indonesia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State PCS 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In which year did India first become a non-permanent member of the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 1947 B) 1950 C) 1951 D) 1955<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) 1951<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which UN body can authorize peacekeeping missions and sanctions?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) ICJ B) UNESCO C) UNSC D) UNDP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) UNSC<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which country has used the veto power the most in the history of the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) United States B) China C) Russia\/USSR D) France<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) Russia\/USSR<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many votes are required to pass a substantive resolution in the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 5 B) 7 C) 9 D) 12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) 9<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which reform demand is most frequently raised by India regarding the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) Abolition of Veto B) Expansion of Membership C) Removal of P5 D) New Headquarters<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Expansion of Membership<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC GD 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which group supports India&#8217;s bid for permanent membership in the UNSC?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) ASEAN B) BRICS C) G4 Nations D) G20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) G4 Nations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/great-nicobar-project-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Nicobar Project<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion &#8211; UN Security\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 5 countries elected to the UN Security Council for the 2027\u20132028 Term have carved out a prominent position in international politics and global governance. Tomorrow, Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia will be on the Security Council of the United Nations and will play pivotal roles in making decisions on international peace and security and partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FAQs on UN Security\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"cfaq-wrapper\" data-multiple=\"0\"><div class=\"cfaq-item cfaq-open\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Which countries were elected to the UN Security Council for the 2027\u20132028 term?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8743;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\"><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2027\u20132028 term.<\/span><\/div><div><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">When will the newly elected countries start their term in the UN Security Council?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The newly elected members will begin their tenure on 1 January 2027 and serve until 31 December 2028.<\/span><\/div><div><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Which country won a UN Security Council seat for the first time?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Latvia was elected to the UN Security Council for the first time in its history.<\/span><\/div><div><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How many countries were elected to the UN Security Council in the 2026 election?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Five countries were elected to fill the available non-permanent seats for the 2027\u20132028 term.<\/span><\/div><div><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Who elects the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elects non-permanent members through a secret ballot.<\/span><\/div><div><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UN Security: The five countries that were elected for a 2-year term to serve on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), 2027-2028, have officially taken up their non-permanent role. 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