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ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

The United Nations topics: Purpose, Objectives, and Principles, General Assembly, Security Council, plus 1 more.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in The United Nations

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: United Nations Organisation

Purpose and objectivesPrinciplesMain organsGeneral AssemblySecurity CouncilInternational Court of JusticeSecretariat and Secretary GeneralsMembership and headquarters

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What are the important topics in The United Nations for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The United Nations include Purpose, Objectives, and Principles, General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The United Nations for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 35 practice questions on The United Nations. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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