UN Security Council

Prelims – Current events of International Importance.

Mains (GS I) – International Relations | Global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

Why in News?

Intergovernmental negotiations Chair Tareq AlBanai said India will surely be a contender if the UN Security Council is expanded.

Other 5 main organs of UN are UN General Assembly, UN Economic & Social Council, Secretariat, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council

Aim - It has the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.
Headquarters - New York, United States.
Founded in – 1945.
Membership - It is composed of 15 members.
- Permanent Members - China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, all have veto powers.
- Non-Permanent Members - 10 members elected for 2-year terms by the General Assembly.
It is the only UN organ that has the power to make binding decisions on member states.
Legal Basis - UNSC operates under the authority of the UN Charter, which outlines its role and responsibilities.
Presidency - The presidency of the Security Council rotates alphabetically among 15 members every month.
Voting Rights - Each member of the Security Council shall have one vote, while permanent members have veto powers.
Powers - It can investigate and resolve disputes, impose sanctions, authorize the use of force, and establish peacekeeping missions.
India & UNSC - India is not a member to UNSC, India has served as a non-permanent member on the Council 8 times, including its recent term for 2021-2022.
G4 Nations - 4 countries bids for permanent seats in UNSC.
They are Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan.