**Which country has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?**
VerifiedIndia has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as part of the rotating monthly presidency system. The UNSC presidency rotates among all 15 member countries in alphabetical order, with each country holding the position for one month.
As a non-permanent member of the Security Council, India's presidency allows the country to chair meetings, set agendas, and represent the Council in various diplomatic functions. During its presidency, India focuses on key global issues including counterterrorism, peacekeeping operations, and addressing conflicts in different regions of the world.
The UNSC consists of 15 members in total - five permanent members (United States, Russia, China, France, and United Kingdom) with veto powers, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. India has served multiple times as a non-permanent member and continues to advocate for permanent membership in the Security Council as part of its broader diplomatic goals.
During India's presidency, the country typically emphasizes its commitment to multilateralism, international law, and peaceful resolution of conflicts. India also uses this platform to highlight issues of particular importance to developing nations and to strengthen South-South cooperation within the UN framework.
