Miscellaneous (Indian Polity)

The League of Nations was an international organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, formed after the First World War to provide a mechanism for resolving international disputes.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded on October 24, 1945, after World War II, with the aim of promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries. It was established to prevent future conflicts and to foster international dialogue.

• Headquarters: New York City, USA

• Members: 193 countries (as of now)

• Main Organs:

  • General Assembly – All member states meet and discuss global issues.

  • Security Council – Maintains international peace and security (has 5 permanent members).

  • International Court of Justice – Settles legal disputes between states.

  • Secretariat – Handles the day-to-day work, led by the Secretary-General.

  • Economic and Social Council – Promotes international economic and social cooperation.

  • Trusteeship Council – Was created to oversee trust territories, now inactive.

5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

• Established: 1945

• Total Members: 15

  • 5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

  • 10 Non-Permanent Members: Elected by the General Assembly for 2-year terms

5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

• Established: 1945

• Total Members: 15

  • 5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

  • 10 Non-Permanent Members: Elected by the General Assembly for 2-year terms

5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

• Established: 1945

• Total Members: 15

  • 5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

  • 10 Non-Permanent Members: Elected by the General Assembly for 2-year terms

5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

• Established: 1945

• Total Members: 15

  • 5 Permanent Members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

  • 10 Non-Permanent Members: Elected by the General Assembly for 2-year terms

1. China,
2. France,
3. Russia,
4. the United Kingdom, and
5. the United States)

to veto any "substantive" resolution.

The official languages of the United Nations are:

1. Arabic

2. Chinese (Mandarin)

3. English

4. French

5. Russian

6. Spanish

These six languages are used in UN meetings, documents, and official communications to ensure inclusivity and effective communication among all member states. During official meetings, interpretation is provided in all six languages, and documents are translated into each of them.

The official languages of the United Nations are:

1. Arabic

2. Chinese (Mandarin)

3. English

4. French

5. Russian

6. Spanish

These six languages are used in UN meetings, documents, and official communications to ensure inclusivity and effective communication among all member states. During official meetings, interpretation is provided in all six languages, and documents are translated into each of them.

As of now, there are 195 countries in the world.

• 193 are member states of the United Nations (UN).

• 2 are observer states:

  • The Holy See (Vatican City)

  • Palestine

These are generally recognized globally, though some regions or territories may have limited or disputed recognition.