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It is one of the most critical organs of the United Nations. Its responsibility is to solve disputes between nations diplomatically, as well as maintaining the peace and security of the world. United States of America, Britain, Russia, China and France are permanent members of this organ of UN. Which of the following organisations is being talked about here?

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Trusteeship Council
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Security Council
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Social Council
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General Assembly
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The correct option is B Security Council
The Security Council is the most critical organ of the United Nations. Its aim is to solve disputes between nations diplomatically, as well as maintaining the peace and security of the world. It has fifteen members. Out of these, five countries, the United States of America, Britain, Russia, China, France, are permanent members. The other ten non-permanent members are elected for a term of two years by the General Assembly.

Permanent members of this body have the power to reject and block decisions taken by other members. This special power is called the Veto power. For any decision to be taken in the United Nations, it is important to have the assent of the five permanent members. That means if one member vetoes or disagrees on a particular matter, then it is not adopted for further action. Russia has used the Veto power maximum number of times.

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