Q. In April 2024, how many members of the UN Security Council either rejected or abstained from voting for the proposal to allow Palestine to become a full member of the UN ?
a) 6
b) 2
c) 3
d) 5
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
The correct answer is Option c) 3.
Explanation:
In April 2024, the United Nations Security Council voted on a proposal to grant Palestine full UN membership. The outcome was 12 votes in favor, 2 abstentions (by Switzerland and the United Kingdom), and 1 vote against (by the United States, which exercised its veto power).
Therefore, the total number of members who either rejected or abstained from voting was 3.
The correct answer is: c) 3.