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UN Organs

World Organizations · UN अंग

📋Quick Overview

Key facts about UN Organs for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These are frequently asked in the GK section and mastering them ensures easy marks.

General Assembly — 193 members — Main deliberative body, one country one vote

Security Council — 15 (5 permanent + 10 non-permanent) — Peace & security, veto power to P5

📖UN Organs

OrganMembersFunction
General Assembly193 membersMain deliberative body, one country one vote
Security Council15 (5 permanent + 10 non-permanent)Peace & security, veto power to P5
P5 MembersUSA, UK, France, Russia, China5 permanent members with veto power
ICJInternational Court of JusticeThe Hague, Netherlands — 15 judges
SecretariatHeaded by Secretary-GeneralAdministrative arm of UN
ECOSOCEconomic & Social Council54 members, social & economic issues
Trusteeship CouncilSuspended 1994Oversaw trust territories — no longer active
UN HQNew York, USAFounded 24 Oct 1945, 193 member states

📝Key Points

  • General Assembly: 193 members: Main deliberative body, one country one vote
  • Security Council: 15 (5 permanent + 10 non-permanent): Peace & security, veto power to P5
  • P5 Members: USA, UK, France, Russia, China: 5 permanent members with veto power
  • ICJ: International Court of Justice: The Hague, Netherlands — 15 judges
  • Secretariat: Headed by Secretary-General: Administrative arm of UN
  • ECOSOC: Economic & Social Council: 54 members, social & economic issues

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