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The United Nations

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

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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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What are the important topics in The United Nations for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Key topics in The United Nations include Timeline of Key Events in the Formation of the United Nations, Timeline showing key dates and events in the establishment of the United Nations from 1941 to 1945, Mind map showing the six main aims of the United Nations and their component objectives. These are the concepts ICSE Class 8 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The United Nations — ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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