hisrtory UN Flashcards Set

Formation of the UN

Created to prevent future global conflicts after World War II, succeeding the League of Nations.

UN Charter Signing Date

The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945.

Initial UN Members

The UN started with fifty member states.

Current Number of UN Members

The UN currently has 193 member states.

Objectives of the UN

Maintaining peace, developing friendly relations among nations, settling disputes, and providing help to developing nations.

UN Official Languages

French, English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic.

UN Flag Symbols

Two olive branches symbolizing peace and a world map on a light blue background.

General Assembly Role

Acts like a world parliament discussing global problems, where each member state has one vote.

Security Council Role

Responsible for maintaining peace and resolving international security conflicts.

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Central forum for discussing international economic and social issues.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Settles disputes between member countries and acts as a legal advisor to UN organs.

Secretariat

Main administrative organ of the UN, headed by the Secretary-General.

UNICEF

UN agency focused on children's rights, survival, and development.

UNDP

Promotes technical and investment cooperation and coordinates efforts towards Millennium Development Goals.

WHO

Health agency ensuring global health and prevention of diseases.

UNESCO

Promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.

International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Works on improving labor conditions and policies for equality of the working class.

India's First Contribution in UN

1946 - Raised issues of racism and apartheid in the UN forum.

India and UN Peacekeeping

India has contributed troops to various UN peacekeeping missions around the world.

First Woman President of UNGA

Vijayalakshmi Pandit from India, served in 1953.

International Day of Non-violence

Declared on October 2 in honor of Mahatma Gandhi.

International Yoga Day

Declared on June 21 by UNGA in 2014.

FAO Contribution to India

Helped with agriculture development, especially in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

WHO's Role in India

Helped fight diseases and improve medical infrastructure.

UNICEF's Impact in India

Active against child labor, promoting rights and education of children.

Formation of the UN

Created to prevent future global conflicts after World War II, succeeding the League of Nations.

UN Charter Signing Date

The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945.

Initial UN Members

The UN started with fifty member states.

Current Number of UN Members

The UN currently has 193 member states.

Objectives of the UN

Maintaining peace, developing friendly relations among nations, settling disputes, and providing help to developing nations.

UN Official Languages

French, English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic.

UN Flag Symbols

Two olive branches symbolizing peace and a world map on a light blue background.

General Assembly Role

Acts like a world parliament discussing global problems, where each member state has one vote.

Security Council Role

Responsible for maintaining peace and resolving international security conflicts.

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Central forum for discussing international economic and social issues.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Settles disputes between member countries and acts as a legal advisor to UN organs.

Secretariat

Main administrative organ of the UN, headed by the Secretary-General.

UNICEF

UN agency focused on children's rights, survival, and development.

UNDP

Promotes technical and investment cooperation and coordinates efforts towards Millennium Development Goals.

WHO

Health agency ensuring global health and prevention of diseases.

UNESCO

Promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.

International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Works on improving labor conditions and policies for equality of the working class.

India's First Contribution in UN

1946 - Raised issues of racism and apartheid in the UN forum.

India and UN Peacekeeping

India has contributed troops to various UN peacekeeping missions around the world.

First Woman President of UNGA

Vijayalakshmi Pandit from India, served in 1953.

International Day of Non-violence

Declared on October 2 in honor of Mahatma Gandhi.

International Yoga Day

Declared on June 21 by UNGA in 2014.

FAO Contribution to India

Helped with agriculture development, especially in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

WHO's Role in India

Helped fight diseases and improve medical infrastructure.

UNICEF's Impact in India

Active against child labor, promoting rights and education of children.