The United Nations must unite all nations of the world, peace, and development, on the basis of the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all. It allows countries to balance global interdependence and national interests while facing international challenges.
Test your knowledge and see how much you remember about the United Nation Organisation.
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United Nations was set up?
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1950
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1945
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1948
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1955
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What is the total number of countries in the first United Nations General Assembly?
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50
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56
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55
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51
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Which institution of the UN is like a parliament of nations which meets to consider the world’s most pressing problems?
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The Economic and Social Council
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The Secretariat
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The General Assembly
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The Security Council
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Which institution carries out the day-to-day running of the UN?
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The International Court of Human Justice
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The Trusteeship Council
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The General Assembly
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The Secretariat
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The Security Council has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent members. Which of the following is not a permanent member?
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Germany
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UK
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China
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France
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What do the Initials UNESCO stand for?
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United Nations Economic Social Cultural Organisation
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United Nations Environmental Scientific Company
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United Nations Environmental School
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United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
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What is the name of the document which sets out the main aims of the UN and the rights and obligations of each member state?
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The United Nations Treaty
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The United Nations Rule book
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The United Nations Agreement
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The United Nations Charter
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Who became the Secretary General of the UN on January 1st 1997?
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Kofi Annan
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George Bush
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Vladimir Putin
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Micheal Jackson
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In countries where there has been a war, the UN can send in soldiers to help prevent any more violence. What do we call these soldiers?
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Peaceful Troops
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Peacemaking Troops
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Peace Building Troops
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Peacekeeping Troops
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I got 6 correct. I think the answer to the last question is incorrect. Peacemaking Troops are sent to locations where a conflict is in progress. In countries where there has been a war (Those are your words) Peacekeeping Troops are sent. See the UN’s own definitions: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/terminology
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