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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
A number of specialized agencies of the UN have been set up in the interest of human affairs. In this context answer the following question:
Why was UNICEF originally established? What are its long-term goals at present?
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उत्तर
UNICEF was known as United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund when it was established in 1946 originally to provide emergency aid to children and their mothers in countries devastated by the Second World War. The goal of UNICEF is the realization for every child, of the opportunity to enjoy the basic rights and privileges. It tries to solve the problem of exploitation of children and child labour. UNICEF provides assistance to nations for running childcare centers. It provides assistance to young mothers and also provides medicines to newborn babies and mothers. UNICEF continues to work for the welfare of children (in backward countries) in the fields of education, health, and sanitation, nutrition, water, environment, women, welfare, social justice, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
When the UN was formed the ______ became its first specialized agency.
Fill in the blank:
The ____________ of FAO are in Rome.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?
Choose the correct answer:
The functions of ___________ are based on the belief that the best way to prevent war is to educate people’s mind in the pursuit of peace.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why is World Health Day observed on 7th April every year?
State whether the following is true or false:
The ILO sets guidelines for improving the living and working conditions of workers everywhere.
State whether the following is true or false:
The largest specialized agency of the UN is WHO.
State whether the following is true or false:
UNICEF helps in solving financial crises and provides loans to nations.
What do the following acronyms stand for? State one important function of the below agency.
UNICEF
Fill in the blank:
The UNESCO came into existence in _____.
