Q37. Write a note on “Security Council”.

Ans: Security Council:
This is United Nation’s second and very important organ. This organ is
considered as the administrative wing of the United Nations. The total
number of members of the Security Council is 15. From among them,
America, Russia, Britain, France and People’s Republic of China are 5
permanent members. The Security Council sessions are held after short
intervals. The President of the Council is elected every month. The decisions
of the Security Council are made after the consent of at least 9 members out
of 15. But it is necessary that these 9 members should include the 5 permanent
members. If a permanent member gives a negative opinion, then the decision
cannot be made. This right of a permanent member is called ‘veto’. Its main
duties include establishing peace, resolving international disputes, membership
of new countries and recommendation of its cancellation, electing the judges of
the International Court of Justice and sending recommendations to the General
Assembly for the election of the General Secretary.