International Organizations: UN, SAARC & OIC: 30 flashcards
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1. When was the United Nations founded?
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October 24, 1945 — the day its Charter came into force.
2. What is observed every year on October 24?
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United Nations Day.
3. When and where was the UN Charter opened for signature?
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June 26, 1945, in San Francisco.
4. When did the UN Charter come into force?
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October 24, 1945, after enough ratifications including the five permanent Security Council members.
5. Where is the International Court of Justice located?
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The Hague, Netherlands.
6. What is the ICJ's role in the UN?
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It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
7. Where is the UN's political headquarters?
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New York City, USA.
8. Name two UN specialised agencies based in Geneva.
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The WHO (World Health Organization) and the ILO (International Labour Organization).
9. Which country is NOT a UN member: Vatican City, Afghanistan, North Korea, or Vietnam?
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Vatican City.
10. What status does the Holy See (Vatican City) hold at the UN?
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Permanent observer status.
11. How many member states does SAARC have?
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8 member states.
12. List the 8 SAARC member states.
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Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
13. When did Afghanistan join SAARC?
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2007.
14. How many official languages does the OIC have?
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3 official languages.
15. What are the OIC's three official languages?
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Arabic, English, and French.
16. Is the UN a world government?
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No — it is a forum of sovereign states that cooperate voluntarily.
17. Name the six main organs of the UN.
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General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Secretariat, Trusteeship Council, and ICJ.
18. Can the UN force member states to obey its decisions?
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No — cooperation is voluntary; the UN relies on collective agreement and treaties.
19. What does observer status allow a state to do at the UN?
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Participate in discussions and diplomacy without full membership obligations.
20. Which two entities hold permanent observer status at the UN?
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The Holy See (Vatican City) and Palestine.
21. Which city hosts the WHO and ILO?
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Geneva, Switzerland.
22. In which city does the ICJ sit, and in which building?
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The Hague, Netherlands — in the Peace Palace.
23. Which SAARC members are island nations?
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Maldives and Sri Lanka.
24. What areas does SAARC focus on?
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Regional cooperation in agriculture, health, education, and trade across South Asia.
25. Why does the OIC use Arabic as an official language?
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It reflects the organisation's cultural and religious roots.
26. Why does the OIC also use English and French?
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They serve as working languages for its broad international membership.
27. What is the difference between UN membership and observer status?
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Members take on full obligations and voting rights; observers participate without those obligations.
28. A news headline says 'ICJ orders...'. Which city is the story from?
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The Hague, Netherlands.
29. A news headline says 'WHO reports...'. Which city is the story from?
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Geneva, Switzerland.
30. A news headline says 'UN General Assembly votes...'. Which city is the story from?
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New York City, USA.
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