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  1. Q1. In which city was the United Nations Charter signed on June 26, 1945, by delegates from 50 nations?
  2. Q2. Which organ of the United Nations holds primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and can authorize military action or sanctions?
  3. Q3. Which of the following nations is NOT one of the five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council?
  4. Q4. What power is granted to the five permanent members of the Security Council that can prevent the adoption of any 'substantive' resolution?
  5. Q5. In the General Assembly, how many votes does each member state have, regardless of its size or wealth?
  6. Q6. Which UN body serves as the primary judicial organ for settling legal disputes between member states?
  7. Q7. Who is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations, serving as the head of the Secretariat?
  8. Q8. What was the significance of the UN's involvement in the Korean War (1950–1953)?
  9. Q9. Which specialized UN agency is tasked with improving global health, coordinating responses to pandemics, and setting international health standards?
  10. Q10. The 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights' (1948) was a landmark document spearheaded by which prominent figure?
  11. Q11. What color is synonymous with UN Peacekeeping forces, typically seen on their headgear?
  12. Q12. Which UN body has seen its operations largely suspended since 1994 following the independence of Palau?
  13. Q13. How are the non-permanent members of the Security Council selected?
  14. Q14. The UN Headquarters in New York City is located on land that is technically:
  15. Q15. Which Secretary-General, known for his 'quiet diplomacy,' died in a plane crash in 1961 while on a peace mission in the Congo?
  16. Q16. The 'Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs), a collection of 17 global goals to be achieved by 2030, succeeded which previous framework?
  17. Q17. What is the primary function of UNICEF (The United Nations Children's Fund)?
  18. Q18. Which UN agency is responsible for ensuring that nuclear energy is used only for peaceful purposes?
  19. Q19. The term 'United Nations' was first used officially in 1942 to refer to:
  20. Q20. What is the main purpose of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?