Q63 · UPPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following countries was NOT elected in June 2020 as a non-permanent member of United Nations Security Council for the year 2021-22?

A Ireland
B Norway
C Mexico
D Canada

Correct answer: (d) Canada

Explanation

  1. A

    Ireland

    (a) Ireland. Ireland was elected in June 2020 as a non-permanent UNSC member for 2021–22 (winning the Western European seat).

  2. B

    Norway

    (b) Norway. Norway was elected in that June 2020 ballot for 2021–22.

  3. C

    Mexico

    (c) Mexico. Mexico was elected for 2021–22 in the same round.

  4. D

    Canada

    (d) Canada. Canada contested the Western European and Others seat and lost to Ireland; it was not elected in June 2020. That exclusion is the official key.

Summary. Official key is (d). In June 2020 Ireland, Norway, Mexico, India and Kenya were elected non-permanent members for 2021–22. Canada was not elected.