Overview of the United Nations
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Which event prompted the formation of the United Nations?

  • The Great Depression
  • World War II (correct)
  • World War I
  • The Cold War

    • The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945.

    True

    What was the number of member states in the UN at its founding?

    51

    The UN aims at maintaining international peace and ______.

    <p>security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the principal organs of the UN with their primary functions:

    <p>General Assembly = Deliberative assembly of all member states Security Council = Responsible for international peace and security International Court of Justice = Judicial body that settles disputes between states Secretariat = Carries out day-to-day operations of the UN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many specialized agencies does the UN have?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Trusteeship Council is still in active operation as of 2023.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the goals for the establishment of the United Nations?

    <p>Prevent future global-scale conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did India play in the founding of the United Nations?

    <p>It was a founding member and signed the Declaration in 1944</p> Signup and view all the answers

    India has made significant contributions to implementing the goals of the United Nations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did India raise issues of racism and apartheid in the UN for the first time?

    <p>1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

    India is home to the largest UN field networks in the world, hosting ___ UN agencies.

    <p>26</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Racism = A social construct that leads to discrimination based on race Apartheid = A policy of segregation and discrimination against non-European groups UN Conventions = Legally binding agreements on various international issues UN Agencies = Organizations that support the work of the UN in member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for the challenges faced by the UN?

    <p>Excessive funding from developed nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    India only joined the United Nations after it gained independence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary functions of UN agencies in India?

    <p>To support development, health, and economic improvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    United Nations Overview

    • The United Nations (UN) is a global intergovernmental organization, the largest and most powerful of its kind, aiming to maintain international peace and security, and foster relations among nations.
    • Formed after WWII to prevent future global conflicts, it succeeded the less effective League of Nations.
    • Representatives from 50 nations met in San Francisco in 1945 to draft the UN Charter, adopted in June 1945 and effective October 1945.
    • Currently has 193 member states, a significant majority of the world's sovereign nations.

    UN Functions

    • Primary objectives include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, providing humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law, as outlined in the charter.

    UN Structure

    • The UN comprises five principal organs:
      • General Assembly
      • Security Council
      • Economic and Social Council
      • Secretariat
      • International Court of Justice
    • The Trusteeship Council has been inactive since 1994, following the independence of Palau.

    Specialized Agencies

    • The UN Charter allows for specialized agencies to assist the primary organs in fulfilling their duties.
    • There are 17 specialized UN agencies.

    UN Conventions

    • The UN creates international conventions on various topics, potentially binding to signatory nations.

    India and the UN

    • India was a founding member of the UN.
    • India played an important role in the UN's early years, including raising issues of racism and apartheid in South Africa during the 1940s..
    • Currently has the largest UN field network in the world, with many offices, programs, and funds actively operating within the country.

    UN Challenges

    • The UN faces multifaceted challenges in achieving global peace, due to various factors.

    UN Solutions

    • The UN employs various solutions to foster conflict resolution and peaceful change, relevant in times of mistrust and division.

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    This quiz explores the foundational aspects of the United Nations, including its formation, structure, and key functions. Understand the objectives of the UN and how it seeks to maintain global peace and foster international relations among its member states. Test your knowledge on this vital global organization.

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