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In which year was the United Nations established?
In which year was the United Nations established?
Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What does UNESCO stand for?
What does UNESCO stand for?
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Which organ of the UN is responsible for approving its budget?
Which organ of the UN is responsible for approving its budget?
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Study Notes
United Nations
- Established in 1945
- Headquarters in New York City, USA
- Purpose: Maintain international peace and security
- Current membership: 193 members (as of 2024)
- Principal judicial organ: International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- Current Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
- Foundational document: UN Charter
- Security Council: Responsible for maintaining international peace and security
- Permanent Security Council members: China, France, Russia, UK, and the USA
- United Nations Day: October 24
- World Health Organization (WHO): UN agency for international public health
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
- Official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in 1948
- UN budget approval body: General Assembly
- First country to ratify UN Charter: United States
- Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
- International Labour Organization (ILO): UN agency focused on labor issues
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Replaced the League of Nations in 1945
- UN Women: UN initiative for gender equality and women's empowerment
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Explore the key facts and functions of the United Nations, established in 1945. This quiz covers its purpose, membership, and major organs including the Security Council and International Court of Justice. Test your knowledge on its historical documents, official languages, and specialized agencies.
