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            The UN was founded after World War II to prevent further international
            conflict. The UN Charter was signed in 1945 by 50 nations. Today, almost

            every independent nation in the world is a member of the UN. There are 192
            member nations in all. International law, international security, economic

            development and social equality are the stated aims of the UN South Sudan is
            the most recent member nation which joined the UN in July 2011.

            Answer the following questions :

            1.     Who is the present Secretary General of the UN General Assembly ?

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            2.     Who are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council ?

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            3.     How many organs does the UN have ?
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            4.     Where is the UN headquarters located ?

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            5.     What does UNICEF stand for ?

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            6.     Who was the first Indian to become the president of the UN General Assembly ?

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            7.     Which is the emblem of the UN ?
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            8.     Where is the International Court of Justice ?
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            9.     When did the United Nations come into existence ?

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              192, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, Ban-Ki-Moon, 24 Oct 1945,
              Peace Palace in the Hague (Netherland), Olive Branch, New York City, Vijayalakshmi Pandit,

              China, France, Russia, UK, USA


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