UN History and Social Issues
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What was the primary reason for the formation of the United Nations?

  • To provide humanitarian aid to rural areas
  • To advocate for environmental issues globally
  • To respond to the devastating effects of the Second World War (correct)
  • To promote economic development in India

    • In what year did India join the United Nations?

  • 1945 (correct)
  • 1960
  • 1947
  • 1950

    • What is the approximate number of United Nations agencies operating in India?

  • 30
  • 10
  • 25 (correct)
  • 50

    • What percentage of Indians lives in poverty?

    <p>1 in 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the ways diseases can spread in India?

    <p>Through contaminated water, poor sanitation, and lack of prevention education and healthcare access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major environmental challenges facing India?

    <p>Challenging the country's diverse ecosystems and ability to sustain its population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the United Nations' interventions in India?

    <p>To help India meet its challenging social issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in India?

    <p>Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in India?

    <p>Increasing crop yields for farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key area of focus for the World Health Organization (WHO) in India?

    <p>Disease prevention and vaccine distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in India?

    <p>Addressing environmental challenges such as climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in India?

    <p>Reducing poverty through sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in India?

    <p>Reducing urban poverty while maintaining a healthy environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in India?

    <p>Ensuring children, mothers, and pregnant women have proper nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of the World Food Programme (WFP) in India?

    <p>Ensuring food resources are distributed efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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