It will again take over as the President of the Council in December 2022.
What will be India’s agenda during its Presidency?
During its Presidency, India will be organizing high-level signature events in three major areas:
Maritime security
Peacekeeping and
Counterterrorism
About United Nations Security Council
The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations
It is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.
Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action through Security Council resolutions.
It is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
The Security Council consists of fifteen members.
Permanent members (P5): Russia, UK, France, China, and USA
These permanent members can veto any substantive Security Council resolution, including those on the admission of new member states or candidates for Secretary-General.
The Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms.
The body’s presidency rotates monthly among its 15 members.
