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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 10

How many members of the UN Security Council either rejected or abstained from voting on the proposal to admit Palestine as a full UN member in April 2024?

  1. 6
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 5
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Answer: (C) 3

Explanation

On 18 April 2024 the draft got 12 votes in favour; the US vetoed and the UK and Switzerland abstained.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: 12 members voted in favour, leaving 3.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: the US vetoed and two members abstained: 3 in all.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: the US voted against (veto); the UK and Switzerland abstained.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only 3 did not vote yes.