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The United Nations

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Quick revision notes for The United Nations — ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Purpose, Objectives, and Principles

  • The UN was set up on October 24, 1945.
  • The main aim of the UN is to maintain international peace and security.
  • It also works to develop friendly relations among nations.
2

General Assembly

  • The General Assembly is the chief deliberative organ of the UN.
  • It is considered the parliament of the UN.
  • All 193 member-states are members of the General Assembly.
3

Security Council

  • The Security Council is the executive body of the UN.
  • It has 15 members.
  • The five permanent members are the USA, Russia, England, France, and China.
4

International Court of Justice

  • The International Court of Justice is the chief court of the UN.
  • It is also called the World Court or ICJ.
  • It consists of 15 judges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The United Nations for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The United Nations include United Nations Organization Structure and Functions, United Nations Organization Overview, Formation and Evolution of the United Nations. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The United Nations — ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 35 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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