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Intergovernmental Org United Nations Security Council
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 2 years (2021–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2021–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CISF 2021 → CDS 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2023
Which one of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council ?
- A France
- B China
- C Japan ✓
- D United Kingdom
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CISF2021
Which one of the following is not correct in respect of India's election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a Non-Permanent Member ?
- A There are 10 Non-Permanent Members in the UNSC.
- B India has already served in the UNSC as a Non-Permanent Member for seven terms in the past.
- C India had lost to Pakistan in an earlier election to this position.
- D India has recently been elected for this position unanimously. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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