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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the organs of the UN, discuss:
Any three functions of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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उत्तर
Functions of the ECOSOC:
- To promote economic growth and social progress
- To create a spirit of respect for human rights.
- To solve problems related to health, illiteracy, drugs, employment, the status of women, etc.
- To supervise the work of various specialized agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), International Labour Organization (ILO) Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), etc.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State whether the following is true or false:
UNESCO and UNICEF are specialized agencies of the UN.
Fill in the blank:
UNICEF provides assistance for running ___________ centres.
Match the following:
| A | B |
| 1. UNESCO | (a) Rome |
| 2. UNICEF | (b) Geneva |
| 3. WHO | (c) Paris |
| 4. ILO | (d) Geneva |
| 5. FAO | (e) New York |
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What does the acronym UNICEF stand for at present?
This is the logo of the headquarters of a specialized agency of the UN which was established in 1948.
- Name the agency.
- What is the main purpose of this agency?
- What does it do to achieve its objectives?
- Mention one important achievement of this agency.
- Mention any two other specialized agencies of the UN. State one important objective of each agency.
What is the purpose of the UN?
What do the following acronyms stand for? State one important function of the below agency.
FAO
Fill in the blank:
The International Court of Justice settles disputes between _____.
Answer the following question:
Why and when was the UNO formed?
