During World War II, which country officially assisted Germany against Russia while remaining neutral?
(A) Switzerland
(B) Sweden
(C) Turkey
(D) Spain
The San Francisco Conference, held in 1945, was where the United Nations (UN) Charter was negotiated and signed. President Harry S. Truman of the United States gave the inaugural address at this conference, emphasizing the importance of establishing an international organization to promote peace and cooperation after the end of World War II. The UN was subsequently founded, and its charter came into effect on October 24, 1945.
Which is the country that has decided to join the United Nations as a member based on the outcome of the referendum?
(A) Belgium
(B) Switzerland
(C) Austria
(D) Finland
Who gave the inaugural address at the San Francisco Conference?
(A) Truman
(B) Atlee
(C) Stalin
(D) Churchill
In which conference was the final approval on the constitution of the United Nations?
(A) Moscow Conference
(B) San Francisco Conference
(C) Yalta Conference
(D) Tehran Conference
The San Francisco Conference, also known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization, was held in 1945. During this conference, the final approval and adoption of the United Nations Charter occurred. Delegates from various countries gathered in San Francisco to establish the UN, and the charter, which serves as the foundational document of the organization, was signed on June 26, 1945. This marked a significant step in the post-World War II efforts to promote international cooperation, peace, and security.
When was the San Francisco Conference?
(A) 25 April 1942
(B) 25 April 1947
(C) 25 April 1946
(D) 25 April 1945
The San Francisco Conference, officially known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization, took place from April 25 to June 26, 1945. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) 25 April 1945
After how many years has India been elected a temporary member of the Security Council for the seventh time?
(A) 19 years later
(B) 17 years later
(C) 14 years later
(D) after 21 years
Whom is the United Nations funded?
(A) Russia
(B) Switzerland
(C) America
(D) member nations
The United Nations is primarily funded by its member nations. Member states contribute funds to support the regular budget of the United Nations, which covers essential expenses for the organization's operations. Assessments for the regular budget are based on a country's capacity to pay, taking into account its relative wealth and income. Additionally, the UN may receive voluntary contributions for specific programs or initiatives from member nations and other entities. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) Member Nations
Which country was the 51st to sign the United Nations Charter?
(A) Japan
(B) Poland
(C) Germany
(D) Italy
The word "blue hamlet" is associated with which of the following?
(A) Environmental activist
(B) United Nations Peace Army
(C) fire service worker
(D) Road accident relief workers
Who was the first Indian to be appointed a judge in the International Court of Justice?
(A) Shri R. s. Reader
(B) Mr. B. N. Rao
(C) Dr. Nagendra Singh
(D) Mr. B. N. Kirpal
Justice Nagendra Singh served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 1985 to 1988. He is one of the four judges from India to have been inducted in the ICJ which is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
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