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In which year was the United Nations established?
In which year was the United Nations established?
- 1948
- 1950
- 1945 (correct)
- 1940
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?
- China
- Germany (correct)
- Russia
- United Kingdom
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
- Cultural preservation
- Labor rights
- Economic development
- International public health (correct)
What does UNESCO stand for?
What does UNESCO stand for?
Which organ of the UN is responsible for approving its budget?
Which organ of the UN is responsible for approving its budget?
Flashcards
UN Establishment Year
UN Establishment Year
The year the United Nations was founded.
UN Headquarters Location
UN Headquarters Location
The city where the UN's main offices are located.
UN Security Council's Role
UN Security Council's Role
The UN organ primarily responsible for global peace.
UN's Main Goal
UN's Main Goal
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UN Member Count (approx.)
UN Member Count (approx.)
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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.
