Question

Who is/was the first Indian Prime Minister to chair UNSC debate?
[A] Indira Gandhi
[B] Dr. Manmohan Singh
[C] Narendra Modi
[D] Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Answer 1

Answer:

[Narendra Modi]

Notes:

India started its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January 1, 2021. India is holding the presidency of UNSC for August and Narendra Modi has become the first Prime Minister to chair an open debate at UNSC. India has been a member of UNSC in 1950-51, 1967-68, 1972-73, 1977-78, 1984-85 and 1991-92 earlier.

UNSC was created after World War II when league of Nations failed to maintain world peace. The first session of UNSC was held on January 17, 1946. It is among six principal organs of United Nations and is tasked with ensuring international peace and security.

Answer 2

Answer:

[C] Narendra Modi

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