The United Nations
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Get startedWhen was the United Nations Organization (UNO) established and why?
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The UNO was established on October 24, 1945, after the Second World War. It was created to bring an end to wars, establish permanent peace in the world, and promote economic and cultural development o…
Where is the headquarters of the UNO located and how many member countries does it have?
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The UNO headquarters is located in New York City, USA. Currently, it has 193 member countries, making it almost a universal organization with nearly all countries of the world as its members. South Su…
What are the four main purposes and objectives of the UNO as stated in Article 1 of the UN Charter?
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1. To maintain international peace and security through collective measures 2. To develop friendly relations among nations based on equal rights and self-determination 3. To achieve international coop…
What is the principle of 'sovereign equality' in the UNO?
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The principle of sovereign equality means that all member nations of the UNO, regardless of their size, population, or economic power, are considered equal. Each country has equal rights and responsib…
What are the six main organs of the UNO?
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The six main organs of the UNO are: 1. General Assembly 2. Security Council 3. Economic and Social Council 4. Trusteeship Council (no longer operational) 5. International Court of Justice 6. Secretari…
Why is the General Assembly called the 'Parliament of the UNO'?
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The General Assembly is called the 'Parliament of the UNO' because: - All 193 member states are represented in it - It is the chief deliberative organ where countries discuss global issues - Each coun…
How does voting work in the General Assembly?
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In the General Assembly: - Each member country has one vote, regardless of size or population - Important questions require a 2/3rd majority - Ordinary matters are decided by simple majority - Countri…
What is the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution and when was it adopted?
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The 'Uniting for Peace' resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly in November 1950. It allows the General Assembly to take action when the Security Council fails to act due to lack of unanimit…
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