Contemporary Global Governance Week 6-7

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What was the primary goal of the United Nations when it was founded?

To promote economic globalization and its impact

To form multiculturalism and promote cultural diversity

To establish international labor standards

To save the succeeding generations from the scourage of war (correct)

Who suggested the name 'United Nations' and when was it first used?

Mahatma Gandhi in 1945

Franklin Roosevelt in 1942 (correct)

Joseph Stalin in 1944

Winston Churchill in 1943

What is celebrated on October 24th every year?

International Labor Day

Globalization Day

United Nations Day (correct)

World Peace Day

How many countries formed the United Nations when it was created in 1945?

51 countries Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key principles of the UN Charter?

To promote social progress and better standards of life Signup and view all the answers

What was India's status when it became a founder member of the United Nations?

It was a British colony Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the establishment of the United Nations Organization?

To prevent war and promote friendship and cooperation among nations Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to strengthen the role of the United Nations?

To ensure equal participation of all Member States in international affairs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of promoting international cooperation among states?

To meet the challenges of global and regional issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the United Nations' role in global governance?

To play a pivotal and positive role in promoting cooperation and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations?

To strengthen the role of the United Nations in the new century Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the United Nations in promoting international development?

To promote cooperation among states and international development Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security?

To play a pivotal and positive role in maintaining international peace and security Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend of history in strengthening the role of the United Nations?

To promote a just and reasonable international political and economic order Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of the United Nations Charter?

Maintaining worldwide peace and security Signup and view all the answers

What is global governance in the 21st century?

A collective effort to identify, understand and address worldwide problems Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors behind the emergence of global governance in the 21st century?

The declining power of nation-states Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges of global governance in the 21st century?

The corona virus and other infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the United Nations in global governance?

To provide a forum for bringing countries together to meet the UN's purposes and goals Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of global governance?

To ensure peace, security, and prosperity all around the world Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of global governance?

It requires collective interest of all powerful blocs Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges that single nation-states cannot tackle on their own?

The global problem of climate or environmental problems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

United Nations

Established on 24 October 1945 to maintain international peace and security, promote cooperation among states, and promote international development
The organization's role is crucial in meeting global and regional challenges through international cooperation
Strengthening the UN's role is essential to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter

UN Charter's Four Main Purposes

Maintaining worldwide peace and security
Developing relations among nations
Fostering cooperation between nations to solve economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian international problems
Providing a forum for bringing countries together to meet the UN's purposes and goals

Global Governance

Refers to the collective effort to identify, understand, and address worldwide problems that go beyond the problem-solving capacity of nation-states
Global governance requires the collective interest of all powerful blocs to ensure peace, security, and prosperity worldwide

Factors behind the Emergence of Global Governance

Declining power of nation-states
Vast flow of goods, services, and people across national borders
Mass migration of people and their entry into new countries
Horrendous events within nation-states
Global problems that single nation-states cannot tackle on their own

Challenges of Global Governance

Corona virus and other infectious diseases
Sovereignty Crisis
Poverty
Climate or Environmental Problems
Peoples' migration to other countries

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This quiz assesses knowledge on the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, promoting cooperation among states, and international development.