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The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 to promote international peace and security, with various agencies like ECOSOC and WHO addressing global issues. The UN's Secretariat, led by the Secretary General, manages daily operations, while India, a founding member, plays a significant role in peacekeeping and supporting developing nations. The UN is crucial for fostering cooperation among countries and aiding those in need.

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The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 to promote international peace and security, with various agencies like ECOSOC and WHO addressing global issues. The UN's Secretariat, led by the Secretary General, manages daily operations, while India, a founding member, plays a significant role in peacekeeping and supporting developing nations. The UN is crucial for fostering cooperation among countries and aiding those in need.

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A.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. The United Nations (UN) was formed in 1945 after the end of World War II to promote

international peace and security, prevent future conflicts, and foster cooperation among

nations.

2. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) helps the UN to take care of the programmes and

objectives related to economy, education, health, culture and progress of the society. There are

various agencies like the World Health Organisation which carry out its activities.

3. Special agencies of the United Nations (UN) are autonomous organisations working with the

UN to address various global issues. These agencies focus on specific areas such as health,

education, labour, and Three special agencies are:

• World Health Organisation (WHO)

• United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

• Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

4. The Secretariat carries the day-to-day work of the organisation. It is the administrative organ

of UN. The Secretary General is the head of the Secretariat and is appointed for a period of five

years by the General Assembly. The Secretary General carries out the decisions taken by the

Security Council and is the most powerful official of the UN. People from different nations are

appointed to help him carry out the activities.

5. India is one of the founder members of the United Nations. Many Indian experts have worked

under the different agencies like WHO, ILO, UNICEF, UNESCO and the World Bank. India has

always played an important role in maintaining peace around the world. Indian armed forces

were sent as peacekeeping forces to other nations to ensure peace. The country has played a

key role in raising concerns of the developing countries and has from time to time contributed

funds for various UN programmes.

B. GIVE REASON

1. The United Nations is important because it helps countries work together to keep peace, solve

problems like hunger and sickness, and make the world a better place for everyone. It also

protects people’s rights and supports those in need during emergencies.

2. The World Bank provides funds and loans to the developing countries for various projects like

transport and communication network and building dams.

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