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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in The United Nations Organization And Contemporary Issues

1

Terrorism: Meaning and Perspectives

  • Terrorism is the intentional use of violence or threat of violence to create fear and achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.
  • It targets civilians to influence public opinion and pressure governments.
  • The term 'terrorism' originated during the French Revolution's 'Reign of Terror' in 1795.
2

Types of Terrorism

  • State Terrorism: Government uses violence against its own citizens (e.g., Saddam Hussein using chemical weapons on Kurds).
  • State-Sponsored Terrorism: Governments support non-state groups with funding, training, or safe havens (e.g., Syria supporting Hezbollah).
  • Bioterrorism: Use of biological agents like anthrax or plague to harm people.
3

Human Rights and International Frameworks

  • Human rights are universal, inherent to all people regardless of nationality, gender, or religion.
  • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the UN on 10 December 1948.
  • UDHR includes civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.
4

Key UN Conventions and Women's Rights

  • The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was adopted in 1979.
  • It became international law in 1981 after 20 countries ratified it.
  • CEDAW promotes gender equality in education, employment, and political participation.

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Key topics in The United Nations Organization And Contemporary Issues include Terrorism: Meaning and Perspectives, Types of Terrorism, Human Rights and International Frameworks, Key UN Conventions and Women's Rights. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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