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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
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When was the United Nations established and on which date is UN Day celebrated?
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The United Nations was established on 24th October 1945. UN Day is celebrated on 24th October every year to commemorate the establishment of the United Nations.
What was the Atlantic Treaty and who signed it?
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The Atlantic Treaty was signed between British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and American President Franklin D Roosevelt on 14th August 1941. This treaty decided to set up a permanent mechanism…
List the three main objectives of the United Nations.
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1. To establish friendly relations among nations 2. To enhance international security by solving international disputes 3. To safeguard and foster human rights and freedom Additionally, the UN aims to…
What are the three main principles of the United Nations?
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1. All member nations have equal status regardless of size or power 2. All members should respect the freedom and geographical unity of other nations 3. All members should solve international disputes…
Name the six main organs of the United Nations.
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1. General Assembly 2. Security Council 3. Economic and Social Council 4. International Court of Justice 5. Trusteeship Council 6. Secretariat…
How many members does the General Assembly have and what is special about their status?
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The General Assembly includes ALL member countries of the UN (currently 193). All countries have equal status regardless of whether they are rich or poor, big or small. Each country has one vote.
What are the main functions of the General Assembly?
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1. Elect non-permanent members of the Security Council 2. Choose the UN Secretary General and ICJ judges (with Security Council) 3. Pass the annual budget of the United Nations 4. Discuss global issue…
Which are the five permanent members of the Security Council and what special power do they have?
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The five permanent members are: America, Russia, England, France, and China. They have VETO POWER - if any one of them votes against a decision, it cannot be passed, even if all other members support …
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