UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

For India to win the reported 2027 election for a non-permanent UNSC seat in the 193-member UNGA, it needs at least:

  1. 97 affirmative votes
  2. 129 affirmative votes
  3. 151 affirmative votes
  4. 187 affirmative votes

Answer

Correct Answer

129 affirmative votes

Explanation

The article says India needs at least 129 affirmative votes—two-thirds of the 193-member General Assembly. The figures 187 and 184 refer to India’s strong vote totals in earlier elections, not the current minimum threshold; 97 is only half of 193.

Topics: international relations, unga election, united nations, un security council