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When was the United Nations founded?
October 24, 1945
How many member states are part of the United Nations as of 2024?
193
What is the primary objective of the United Nations?
To maintain international peace and security.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
New York City, USA
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
António Guterres
What is the name of the document that serves as the foundation of the UN?
The UN Charter
Which UN agency is responsible for global public health?
The World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the United Nations Security Council’s primary responsibility?
Maintaining international peace and security.
How many permanent members are in the UN Security Council?
Five
Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?
17
What is the first Sustainable Development Goal?
No Poverty
Which SDG aims to achieve gender equality?
Goal 5
Which SDG focuses on climate action?
Goal 13
What is the target year for achieving the SDGs?
2030
What does SDG 6 focus on?
Clean Water and Sanitation
Which SDG promotes responsible consumption and production?
Goal 12
What does SDG 14 aim to protect?
Life Below Water
Which SDG aims to promote decent work and economic growth?
Goal 8
SDG 16 focuses on which two key global issues?
Peace, justice, and strong institutions.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A document outlining the fundamental human rights that should be protected globally.
In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
1948
What is the UN agency that protects refugees worldwide?
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
What does UNICEF stand for?
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
