Question

The United Nations Organizations was established to maintain peace and promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom. With reference to this, explain the following:

The role of UNESCO in the development of Science and Technology.

Answer 1

(i) The UNESCO seeks to promote international scientific co-operation and encourages scientific research designed to improve living conditions.
(ii) It has established many scientific co-operation offices to provide support to member states in the field of higher education; advanced training and research in natural and social sciences.

(iii) It promotes basic research in fields like geology, mathematics, physics and oceanography. It finances engineering and technology schemes in a number of countries.
(iv) It organises regional and world conferences to bring together scientists and technicians.