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The United Nations Organizations

Question
ICSEENIHC10005172

What is meant by the term ' Veto Power' which is enjoyed by the permanent members of the Security Council?

Solution

A negative vote by the Permanent member is called Veto.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005194

Mention the Big Five countries that constituted the permanent members of the Security council.

Solution

Russia, Britain, France, China and USA

Question
ICSEENIHC10005225

It was the hope of the Founding Fathers of the United Nations that with the goodwill and cooperation of all members - states, it would be able to function effectively. With reference to this:

Explain the composition of the Security Council.
 

Solution

It has five permanent members and ten non-permanent members who are elected by the General Assembly by two third majority for a period of two years. The permanent members are China, USA, France, Russia and Britain. 

Question
ICSEENIHC10005226

It was the hope of the Founding Fathers of the United Nations that with the goodwill and cooperation of all members - states, it would be able to function effectively. With reference to this:

Mention three objectives of the United Nations. 

Solution


(1) To maintain inter­national peace and security;

(2) To encourage international cooperation in the spheres of social, economic and cultural developments;

(3) To develop friendly relations among nations on principles of equal rights and self- determination;

(4) To recognise the fundamental rights of all people.