The General Assembly, Security Council , and the Economic and Social Council

Q. Amidst the brutal civil war in Syria between pro-government forces and anti-government forces, the Security Council took a decision to deliver aid from across the border to the civilians in need. Out of 15 members of the Security Council, 13 members supported the decision. However, two members voted against the decision and cast their veto vote. Identify the two countries that could have revoked this decision.

1. France & Germany
2. Russia and China
3. India & Russia
4. China & India

Q. Select the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

1. United Kingdom
2. Japan
3. Russia
4. USA
5. China
6. India
7. France
8. Italy

Q. With which of the following multilateral institutions do you think does the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) coordinate?

1. World Bank
2. International Labour Organisation
3. World Health Organisation
4. International Monetary Fund

Q. How many countries are a part of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?

1. 27
2. 54
3. 191
4. 193

Q. Which of the following is not an objective of the Economic and Social Council?

1. Reducing poverty
2. Promote human rights
3. Improving health
4. Promoting disarmament

Q. How many members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have the power to veto the decisions of the organisation?

1. Three
2. Four
3. Five
4. Six

Q. How many countries are members of the United Nations?

1. 202
2. 193
3. 156
4. 217