WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which country recently replaced Russia in the UN Human Rights Council?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Poland
  2. Czech Republic
  3. Syria
  4. Chile

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Czech Republic

Explanation: In 2022, Czech Republic replaced Russia in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Russia was suspended after its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. ▪️ The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of suspension. ▪️ Czech Republic was later elected to fill the vacant seat. ▪️ The UNHRC consists of 47 member countries. ▪️ It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ▪️ The Council addresses global human rights issues and reviews member states’ records. ▪️ India is also a former member of the UNHRC.