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What is the UN Security Council?
The UN Security Council is one of the United Nations' main bodies, responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, five permanent and ten non-permanent, who serve two-year terms. Palestine's ambassador supporting India's bid for a non-permanent seat shows the importance of international diplomatic backing for such influential positions.
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