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International Organizations

Jammu & Kashmir Board · Class 12 · Political Science

Complete topic list for International Organizations in Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in International Organizations

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1. Why International Organisations Matter

  • International organisations help states solve problems that no single country can handle alone.
  • They provide a forum for dialogue, negotiation, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
  • They support cooperation on issues such as disease control, global warming, development, and humanitarian relief.
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2. The United Nations: Origin and Purpose

  • The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations in 1945 immediately after the Second World War.
  • The League of Nations failed to prevent the Second World War.
  • The UN Charter was signed by 51 nations; Poland signed later on October 15, making 51 original founding members.
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3. Principal Organs of the UN

  • The UN system has six principal organs: General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, and Trusteeship Council.
  • The General Assembly has representatives of all 193 member states, with one vote each.
  • Major decisions in the General Assembly require a two-thirds majority; other decisions need a simple majority.
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4. Security Council: Structure, Veto, and Reform

  • The Security Council has 15 members: five permanent and ten non-permanent.
  • The five permanent members are the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China.
  • They were selected because they were the most powerful states immediately after the Second World War and were the victors in the War.

Key Concepts

Central concept: International Organizations and the United Nations system in contemporary world politics

Why international organizations are neededUnited NationsUN principal organsSecurity CouncilUN reformIndia and UN reformsUN in a unipolar worldOther international organizations

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International Organizations covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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