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The United Nations

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science

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Key Topics to Revise

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Background and Formation of the United Nations

  • Two world wars in the early 20th century caused massive destruction of life and property
  • League of Nations was established after WWI but failed to prevent WWII
  • After WWII and use of nuclear weapons, need for international peace organization became urgent
2

Objectives and Principles of the United Nations

  • Primary objective: Establish international peace and security
  • Establish friendly relations among nations
  • Solve international disputes peacefully
3

Structure of the United Nations - Six Main Organs

  • Six main organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council, Secretariat
  • Specialized agencies: ILO, FAO, WHO, World Bank, IMF, UNICEF, UNESCO
  • Headquarters in New York
4

General Assembly

  • All 193 member countries are members
  • Equal status for all countries regardless of size or wealth
  • Annual session from September to December

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The founding document of the UNThe Security Council has 15 membersComprises all 193 member countriesUN troops contributed by member countriesIndependent organizations like UNESCO

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