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Apart from strengthening its defence capabilities, there was a shift in India's strategy to deal with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Earlier India had followed soft policy to deal with its neighbours such as China and Pakistan. In response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Uri (2016) and in Pulwama (2019), India carried out surgical strikes on terrorist camps across the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) borders which marked a shift in India's strategy to deal with cross-border terrorism more firmly and decisively. India also dealt with China in Doklam and Galwan Valley firmly. Pakistan's failure and passivity to deal with India's response demonstrated India's changing power position and status in the international relations in general and South Asia in particular. India's stand on the long- pending problem of Kashmir has been accepted and supported globally which signifies India as an emerging power. China which perceives India as a competitor, tries to counter its growing power by supporting Pak-sponsored terrorism, encroach on Indian borders, trying to turn its neighbours like Nepal against India, opposes India's permanent seat in UN Security Council and Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). India, however, continues to maintain its stand to fight for a just global order that should be free from exploitation or hegemony of any power. In this regard, India seeks permanent membership in the UN Security Council to represent the interest of global South. In the changed scenario, India is emphasising on South-South cooperation. The rise of India is, therefore, transforming the geopolitics of Asia and the world.

How many permanent members are there in UNSC?

5

The correct answer is option (1) - 5

In the Security Council, there are five permanent members and ten non-permanent members. The Charter gave the permanent members a privileged position to bring about stability in the world after the Second World War. The main privileges of the five permanent members are permanency and the veto power. The non-permanent members serve for only two years at a time and give way after that period to newly elected members. A country cannot be re-elected immediately after completing a term of two years. The non-permanent members are elected in a manner so that they represent all continents of the world.