Which of the following is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

Correct answer: (a) Germany

Explanation

The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members—United States of America, Britain (U.K.), France, Russia, and China. In the 15-member Security Council, the remaining 10 countries are non-permanent members elected for two years. For the 2026–27 term, Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.