United Nations | MCQs

Explanation

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document adopted on 10 December 1948 by General Assembly Resolution 217 A (III).

This date marks the official adoption of the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly.

Explanation

FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization

FAO was founded on 16 October 1945

FAO headquarters located in Rome, Italy.

World Food Day is observed on 16 October. 

Explanation

Trygve Lie belonged to Norway.

Trygve Lie: Diplomat & Politician 

Trygve Lie became first secretary-general of United Nations on February 1, 1946.

Explanation

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations in 2015, with a target date of 2030.

These goals are aimed at addressing various global challenges, including 

No Poverty (Goal 1):

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Zero Hunger (Goal 2):

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Good Health and Well-being (Goal 3):

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Explanation

India first took the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations on 1 January 1948.

Explanation

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

Location: New York, U.S

It is the first legally binding international agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons 

It was adopted on 7 July 2017

Opened for signature on 20 September 2017,

And entered into force on 22 January 2021

Parties 73

Depositary: United Nations Secretary-General

Languages:

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• French
• Russian
• Spanish

Explanation

The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. 

Headquarters: Vienna, Austria

Founded: July 29, 1957

Explanation

The UN Security Council is the most important and effective organ of the United Nations (UN).

The United Nations has six principal organs established by the UN Charter.

The Security Council is the most powerful organ, responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

It has 15 members, including 5 permanent members (P5) with veto power: USA, UK, China, Russia, and France.

Explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Founded in: Quebec City, Canada

FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization

FAO was founded on 16 October 1945

FAO headquarters is located in Rome, Italy.

World Food Day is observed on 16 October. 

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Explanation

Veto power / Permanent members of 'United Nation Security Council

1.      France

2.      Russia

3.      China

4.      United States

5.      United Kingdom

If any Permanent members of the UN Security Council shows its disapproval of any matter, that matter would not proceed furthers.

Founded: October 24, 1945

Total Members 193

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