The Contemporary World-4(b) Flashcards

1
Q

Write the full form of the following:

(i) UNICEF

(ii) WHO

(iii) UNESCO

A

UNICEF:United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.

WHO:World Health Organisation

UNESCO: United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

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2
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When was the UNICEF established ?

A

In 1946.

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3
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When was the international year of the child celebrated?

A

In 1979.

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4
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When was the WHO established ?

A

On 7th April, 1948

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5
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Where are the headquarters of the WHO?

A

In Switzerland, at Geneva

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6
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What has been the major objective/aim of the WHO?

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WHO is a specialised UN agency devoted to a specific cause? What is this cause?

A

Health for all by the year 2000

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7
Q

Mention any two communicable diseases Ans, UNIC common among children against which the WHO is continuously striving.

A

Meins and dipthena

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8
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Mention any two functions of the WHO.

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*To make effects to bring improvement in the fields of primary health care sanitation, safe drinking water,environmental hygiene, etc.

*The WHO launched a program to communice against MIX major diseases such children as-measles diptheria, tetanus, tuberculosis, whooping cough and polie

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9
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When was the UNESCO established?

A

On November 4, 1946,

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10
Q

Name the two prizes awarded to the UNICEF

A

*Nobel Prize for Peace in 1965

  • Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace in 1989.
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11
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Give any one function of the UNESCO in
the field of education.

A

It provides study grants to teachers and scholars and has set up International Institute of Educational Planning at Paris.

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12
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Mention any two functions of the UNESCO in the field of culture and communication.

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(i)It encourages translation of
manuscripts.

(ii) It also undertakes a number of projects in the field of mass communication Le, radio’s network, television facilities etc.

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13
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Which agency of the UN was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1969 ?

A

International Labour Organisation

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14
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Give the expanded form of the UNESCO.

A

United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

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15
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Name an organisation of the UNO which works for the welfare of women and children.

A

UNICEF

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16
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What is the source of finance of the UNICEF?

Or

State one way in which the UNICEF raises funds.

A

Contribution of money by voluntary organisations, governments and persons.

17
Q

Which agency of the UN tooks after the interest of the children in the world? What was the original purpose of setting up this agency?

A

UNICEF To help the emergency needs of children in post war Europe.

18
Q

What was the original purpose of setting up of the UNICEF ?

A

It was set up after the Second World War to meet the emergency needs of war-affected children and their mothers

19
Q

What was the original name of the UNICEF?

A

International Children’s Emergency Fund.

20
Q

Name the agency that UN set up to deliver relief to children and mothers after World War II.

A

UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund)

21
Q

What is the composition of the WHO?

A

*The World Health Assembly
*The Executive Board
*The Secretarial

22
Q

Which day is observed as the World Health Day?

A

7th April is observed as the World Health Day

23
Q

Where are the headquarters of the UNESCO?

A

In France, at Paris

24
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What is the composition of the UNESCO ?

A

*The General Conference

*The Executive Board

*The Secretariat

25
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Name the first specialised agency of the UNO.

A

The ILO (International Labour Organisation).