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The United Nations — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

The United Nations revision notes for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 8 History & Civics syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Origin of the United Nations

  • The United Nations was created because the world wanted a strong organisation to prevent another world war.
  • The League of Nations was formed after the First World War, but it failed to stop the Second World War.
  • In 1941, Franklin D Roosevelt underlined the need for an international organisation to ensure peace.
2

Aims and Principles of the United Nations

  • The first aim of the United Nations is to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.
  • The UN aims to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, dignity, worth of the human person, and equal rights of men and women and of all nations.
  • The UN aims to maintain international peace and security.
3

Facts about the United Nations

  • The United Nations came into existence on October 24, 1945.
  • The UN originally had 51 member countries and now has 193 members.
  • India is one of the original 51 members of the UN.
4

Principal Organs of the United Nations

  • The UN has six principal organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and Secretariat.
  • The General Assembly can be taken as the Parliament of UNO.
  • The Security Council is mainly responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The United Nations for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Key topics in The United Nations include Origin of the United Nations, Aims and Principles of the United Nations, Facts about the United Nations, Principal Organs of the United Nations. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise The United Nations for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The United Nations. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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