15 Questions
What was the primary reason for the formation of the United Nations?
To respond to the devastating effects of the Second World War
In what year did India join the United Nations?
1945
What is the approximate number of United Nations agencies operating in India?
25
What percentage of Indians lives in poverty?
1 in 5
What are some of the ways diseases can spread in India?
Through contaminated water, poor sanitation, and lack of prevention education and healthcare access
What is one of the major environmental challenges facing India?
Challenging the country's diverse ecosystems and ability to sustain its population
What is the primary goal of the United Nations' interventions in India?
To help India meet its challenging social issues
What is the primary focus of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in India?
Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS
What is a key goal of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in India?
Increasing crop yields for farmers
What is a key area of focus for the World Health Organization (WHO) in India?
Disease prevention and vaccine distribution
What is a key goal of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in India?
Addressing environmental challenges such as climate change
What is a key goal of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in India?
Reducing poverty through sustainable development
What is a key goal of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in India?
Reducing urban poverty while maintaining a healthy environment
What is a key goal of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in India?
Ensuring children, mothers, and pregnant women have proper nutrition
What is a key goal of the World Food Programme (WFP) in India?
Ensuring food resources are distributed efficiently
Test your knowledge about the United Nations, its formation, and its role in addressing social issues and humanitarian crises. Learn about India's membership in the UN and its significance. Explore the organization's goals and objectives.
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