The correct answer is: D. Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal, South Africa
The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the UN elected by the General Assembly for two years term at present include (2 year term which begins on the January 1, 2011):
- Colombia
- Germany
- India
- Portugal
- South Africa
The Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council has 15 members, five of which are permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 of which are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.
The non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by the General Assembly on a regional basis. For the 2011-2012 term, the non-permanent members are:
- Colombia (Latin America and the Caribbean)
- Germany (Western Europe and Others)
- India (Asia-Pacific)
- Portugal (Western Europe and Others)
- South Africa (Africa)
The non-permanent members of the Security Council play an important role in the maintenance of international peace and security. They are responsible for discussing and voting on resolutions that address threats to the peace, breaches of the peace, and acts of aggression. They also have the power to authorize the use of force by the United Nations.
The non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by the General Assembly on a rotating basis. Each member state is eligible to serve on the Council for two consecutive terms.