1 A flag containing a map of the world extending from the North Pole to 60 degrees South Latitude,

with five concentric white rings and surrounded by olive branches on a blue background - this is
the flag of which association?
Answer: The United Nations

The United Nations flag was adopted on the 7th December 1946, following the US Secretary of State's -
Edward Stettinus, Jr. - suggestion that the symbol used for the 1945 United Nations Conference on
International Organization in San Francisco, could become the permanent symbol of the United Nations.
The original design of the flag is that of Donal McLaughlin.
2 What countries composed the first ever security council in 1946?
Answer: Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Poland, Egypt and the Netherlands

The first security council started in 1946 where Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Poland and the Netherlands
were the first members. In the following year only Brazil, Australia and Poland continued their terms.
3 Which of the following is not a permanent member of the Security Council?
Answer: Germany

The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are the U.S., China, Russian
Federation, France, and the United Kingdom.
4 The first UN peacekeeping mission was authorized in 1948. Today (in 2006) it is also the longest
running mission of the UN. With which conflict is it concerned?
Answer: Israeli/Palestinian

The United Nations Truce Supervision Operation (UNTSO) was established to ensure the keeping of
the truce after the Israeli war of independence. The truce was effectively broken in the Sinai War (1956),
the 6-Day War (1967), the Yom Kippur War (1973) and the Lebanon Wars (1978 and 1982), and is
constantly being threatened by terror attacks from Palestinian side and ensuing retaliation from Israeli
side. The effective evacuation of Israeli settlements from the occupied territories of Gaza and the West
Bank in 2005 was a seminal step in the peace progress that has started with the Oslo agreements of
1993 and 1995.
5 After which major war was the United Nations Charter established?
Answer: World War II

Founded in 1945 directly after World War II, around 50 nations met to establish the UN as a successor
to the League of Nations.
6 Who inspired the creation of the United Nations?
Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt declared a need for a 'trusteeship of the powerful' after the League of Nations had
failed to prevent World War II, and in 1945, the United Nations came into being.

7 When was the United Nations set up?

Answer: 24th October 1945

One of the main reasons for creating the United Nations was that world leaders felt working together
was the only way to prevent the tragedy of World War Two from being repeated.
8 On what date was the United Nations formally established?
Answer: October 24, 1945

The UN Charter was signed on 26 June 1945, and following its ratification, the UN formally came into
existence on October 24, 1945.
9 What is the UN's predecessor organisation which failed after being created at the end of WWI?
 Answer: The League of Nations

The idea was drafted by U.S President Woodrow Wilson, but failed because it had no army to back up
its stance.
10 Which UN organization has a flag that contains a variation of the Athens' Parthenon above and
below the initials of the organization upon a blue background?
Answer: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

UNESCO was established on the 16th November 1945 as the successor to League of Nations'
International Commission on Intellectual Cooperation. UNESCO now has 193 member states and 7
associate member states, with its headquarters in the French capital, Paris. Possibly the best known
UNESCO activity is it World Heritage Sites register, which registers those sites around the world that
are of great natural or cultural importance.
11 What year were the number of seats in the security council increased from 6 to 10?
Answer: 1966

The countries that served on the council in 1966 were Mali, Nigeria, Uganda, Japan, Jordan, Argentina,
Uruguay, Netherlands, New Zealand and Bulgaria. Uruguay, Jordan and the Netherlands served
previously in 1965 with Bolivia, Ivory Coast and Malaysia.
12 How many members comprise the Security Council, not including the five permanent
members?
Answer: 10

The Security Council consists of fifteen members total, the five permanent members and ten rotating
members. The non-permanent for 2007 are Belgium, Italy, Qatar, Congo, Panama, Slovakia, Ghana,
Peru, South Africa, and Indonesia.
13 In what year was UNIFIL established, to oversee the withdrawal of Israeli troops from
Lebanon?
Answer: 1978

UNIFIL is the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. It was established in 1978 to ensure the
withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon, and was still operative over 43 years later (2021).
14 Who are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?
Answer: US, UK, Russia, France, China

The five permanent members are the only countries who can never get thrown off the council,
whereas the other members keep trading off.
15 At the beginning of 'Operation Iraqi Freedom', how many member nations did the UN have?
Answer: 191

The original 51 member nations has grown to 191 in 2003, representing nearly all the countries of the
world.
16 How many countries were represented at the first session of the United Nations General
Assembly?
Answer: 51

The UN General Assembly's first session took place at the Methodist Central Hall in London, and
opened on 10 January 1946.
17 This was the second multi-nation organization established in the 20th century. What is the
name of the first?
 Answer: League of Nations

The League of Nations was established by the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

18 In which city was the United Nations created?
Answer: San Francisco
19 Which organization's flag contains an adult holding aloft a baby in front of a world of
latitudinal and longitudinal rings, flanked by olive branches on a blue background?
Answer: UNICEF (United Nations Children Fund)

UNICEF (or the United Nations Children Fund) was established on the 11th December 1946, initially
providing health care and food rations to those countries that had been ravaged by the Second World
War. Today, UNICEF provides long-term humanitarian and developmental aid to mothers and
children in developing countries. The acronym UNICEF stems from the original name of the
organization - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
20 Which Soviet states served in the security council even though it was not fully independent?
Answer: Ukrainian S.S.R and Byelorussian S.S.R

Ukraine was not independent until 1991. It was one of the 51 member nations who signed the UN
Charter, but was one of the four who weren't fully independent at the time. India, the Philippines, and
the Byelorussian S.S.R were the others. The Philippines were independent in 1946, India got its
independence in 1947 and Belarus was independent in 1991.
21 As of 2005, which continent was 'host' to the majority of ongoing UN peacekeeping missions?
Answer: Africa

Of 15 ongoing missions, 7 were in Africa in 2005. Three others were in the Middle East, three in Europe,
one in the Americas (Haiti) and one in Asia (Kashmir). The African countries concerned are Western
Sahara, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and Eritrea, Liberia, Sudan, Burundi and Cote
d'Ivoire.
22 How many members are on the UN Security Council at one time?
Answer: 15

The small size makes it easier to make decisions, and creates a less hectic atmosphere.
23 What does the United Nations Charter call for?
Answer: To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war

The United Nations Charter, signed by 51 nations in 1945, calls on the United Nations 'to save
succeeding generations from the scourge of war' and gives it the authority to approve military action if
deemed necessary.
24 Which institution of the UN is like a parliament of nations which meets to consider the world's
most pressing problems?
Answer: The General Assembly

The Security Council deals with keeping peace throughout the world, trying to settle disputes peacefully,
or using military measures if necessary. The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day running of the UN.
The Economic and Social Council coordinates the work of the specialised agencies, like UNICEF.
25 Who was the first secretary-general of the United Nations?
Answer: Trygve Lie of Norway
26 Which of the following countries was NOT a founding member of the United Nations?
Answer: Switzerland

Switzerland did not join the UN until September 2002.

27 Which organization's flag contains a white circle, representing the world, surrounded by five
messengers corresponding to the continents (Americas, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Europe), on a
blue background?
Answer: UPU (Universal Postal Union)

The Universal Postal Union was established as the General Postal Union on the 9th October 1874
following the signing of the Treaty of Berne. The UPU now works to ensure a flat rate to mail a letter
anywhere in the world; that all postal authorities should give equal treatment to foreign and domestic
mail; and that all monies collected for international mail should be retained by the country of origin.
28 Normally, the elected members of the Security Council serve two-year terms, Which country is
the exception to the rule?
Answer: Liberia

Liberia served on the Security Council only once, and that was in 1961 when it took the place of a
western European nation.
29 What does it mean to "table" a bill in the United Nations?
Answer: To place a bill to the side to come back to later.

When in assembly, bills come forward on the councils docket. A member can move to "table" a bill,
which places it to the side. If the majority votes in agreement of tabling a bill, the assembly moves on to
the next bill on the docket. The tabled bill may be brought back up for voting at a later time.
30 Which of the following was NOT a European country with an ongoing UN peacekeeping mission
in 2005?
Answer: Bosnia

UN have been still active in the Kosovo, which is an autonomous province of Serbia, with UNMIK. The
mission in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has been ongoing since 1974, when Turkey invaded the island and it was
split into a Turkish and a Greek half. In Georgia, United Nations have authorized an observer force
(UNOMIG) in 1993 to control the ceasefire between the Georgian government and Abkhaz authorities.
31 What does a preambulatory clause in a resolution state?
Answer: the problem

Although preambulatory clauses can include what others have said about a problem, that isn't the main
focus.
32 Which member nations are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?
Answer: Britain, China, France, Russia and the USA

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council can cancel any measure with a veto. They
can also abstain, to express reservations about a resolution without blocking it. The Council has a
total of 15 members, 10 are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. The Presidency of
the Council rotates monthly following the alphabetical listing of the member States' names in English!
33 Which institution carries out the day-to-day running of the UN?
Answer: The Secretariat

The Trusteeship Council supervises countries that have recently become independent. The
International Court of Justice is known as the world court. It has the responsibility of settling disputes
between countries.
34 The security council consists of 15 seats, of which five are permanent. Which of these
countries does not have a permanent seat?
Answer: India
 India does not have a permanent seat. The other two permanent seats belong to the Russian
Confederation and the United States.
35 How many active councils are there in the United Nations?
Answer: 5

They are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the
International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat. There was originally a sixth - the Trusteeship
Council - but that suspended all operations in 1994.
36 A white serpent wound around a wooden staff (the symbol of the ancient Greek god
Asclepius), in front of a map of the world, as seen from the North Pole, extending to 40 degrees
South Latitude, and flanked by two olive branches, on a blue background is a description of the
flag of which UN organization?
Answer: WHO (World Health Organization)

The ancient Greek god Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing, and his symbol is still used
as a symbol of medicine today (it is often seen on pharmacy signs). The WHO was established on
the 7th April 1948, with its headquarters in Geneva. The organization works to provide healthcare on
a global scale, with major projects in immunization, medical education and the provision of essential
drugs to developing countries.
37 2007 saw one seat on the council being contested by Guatemala and Venezuela. They were
forced to withdraw and endorse a new country. What country was it?
Answer: Panama

The election began in 2006 where the representatives of Guatemala and Venezuela both stated their
intentions of acquiring a seat in the Council. The process took a long time and time was running out
because most of them were tied. In the end, they were forced to withdraw and both endorsed Panama
to get the seat in the Council.
38 With what should an operative clause end?
Answer: a semicolon

The final operative clause ends with a period to signal the end of the resolution, but otherwise it's all
semicolons. (the preambulatory clauses end in commas)
39 Which five nations have argued that they deserve a greater say in the operation of the Security
Council?
Answer: Brazil, Germany, India, Japan and Nigeria

Brazil and India, which joined the UN in October 1945 (India as part of the British Commonwealth prior
to Independence in 1947) and Nigeria, which joined in October 1960, whose populations are far greater
than those of France and Britain, have argued that they deserve a greater say in the operation of the
Security Council, as have economic powers such as Germany whose membership of the Security
Council ends in December 2004 and Japan, who joined the UN in December 1956.
40 The Security Council has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent members. Which of the
following is not a permanent member?
Answer: Germany

The Russian Federation and the USA are the other two permanent members. The 10 members that are
not permanent are elected every two years.
41 The United Nations has its headquarters in New York City. It also has three offices in other cities
in the world. Can you name one?
Answer: Geneva
 Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi. The United Nations also operates field stations in other cities around the
world.
42 Who was the first woman appointed to the post of Deputy-Secretary-General of the UN?
Answer: Louise Frechette

She was appointed in 1999.

43 Which organization's flag is being described - A Rutherford model image flanked by two olive
branches on a blue background?
Answer: IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)

The IAEA was established on the 29th July 1957 in the Austrian capital of Vienna, promoting the
peaceful use of nuclear/atomic energy, whilst inhibiting its military use. Although the headquarters of the
IAEA are located in Vienna, the agency has two safeguard offices in Toronto, Canada and Tokyo,
Japan.
44 What were the countries that served as the non-permanent members in the Security Council in
1965 before the number of seats was expanded to 10?
Answer: Bolivia, Uruguay, Cote D'Ivoire, Malaysia, Jordan and the Netherlands

1965 was the last year that there were only 6 non-permanent members in the Council.In 1966 apart
from Jordan, Uruguay and the Netherlands, Mali, Uganda, Nigeria, Japan, Argentina, New Zealand and
Bulgaria joined the Council making 10 non-permanent members.

45 Which US President gave the United Nations its name?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

FDR coined the name United Nations in 1942, previously the League of Nations was the first attempt
after WWII to unite countries to try and prevent another War. It was not until 1945 however, the United
Nations offically became a recognized body.
46 In which mission did UN troops NOT co-operate with at least one other regional peacekeeping
organization?
Answer: United Nations Emergency Force (Palestine, 1956-1967)

Since 1993 UN peacekeeping missions have worked together with regional organizations to bring peace
to crisis regions. The co-operation is not dominated by the UN however. Other peacekeepers have their
own agendas, e.g. NATO in Afghanistan, where UN only has a political support mission.
47 What is the first thing you motion for in a Model UN session?
Answer: to set the agenda

Before anything else you have to determine what you're going to talk about. In a Model UN session
there are usually only two or three topics that were pre-assigned so all you do is decide which one you
want to discuss first, second, and so on.
48 In which two years has the United Nations sanctioned full-scale wars?
Answer: 1950 and 1991

Along with dozens of peacekeeping and monitoring operations, the United Nations sanctioned both the
Korean War in 1950 and the Gulf War in 1991.
49 What do the initials UNESCO stand for?
Answer: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

Its main aim is to improve education throughout the world by building schools, training teachers,
supplying equipment and so on.
50 Which of these countries was not an original member in 1945?
 Answer: Italy

Italy became a member in 1955.

51 A pair of linked anchors behind the world as seen from the North Pole to 40 degrees South
Latitude, with four white concentric rings, and flanked by two olive branches on a blue
background. This is the flag of which organization?
Answer: International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization was established in Geneva in 1948 as the Inter-
Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization. The IMCO was later changed in 1982 to the IMO,
establishing its headquarters in London. The main role of the IMO is to provide, develop and maintain
international shipping frameworks.
52 Which countries will be serving on the Council for the first time in 2008?
Answer: Croatia and Vietnam

Croatia and Vietnam were both elected this year. Switzerland, East Timor, Montenegro and Latvia
have yet to be elected.
53 What date is United Nations Day?
Answer: October 24th

The United Nation's official recognition came on October 24th 1945. Thus reserving this date in our
history books and calendars.
54 Who authorizes UN peacekeeping missions?
Answer: The UN Security Council

Only the Security Council can authorize such missions, with a simple majority vote of at least 9 pro-
votes (and no Veto of one of the permanent members).
55 In Model UN, what do you call it when you correct a Chair or delegate's error in parlimentary
procedure?
Answer: a point of order

Usually if a Chair or another delegate makes a mistake a member of the council will point it out to
them, by raising their placard for a point of order.
56 In which four world areas was the United Nations undertaking peace keeping operations in
2002?
Answer: Africa, Asia, Europe and The Middle East

In Africa the United Nations peace keepers are active in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia,
Eritrea, Sierra Leone and Western Sahara; in Asia, they are active in East Timor and on the India-
Pakistan border; in Europe they are represented in Cyprus, Georgia and Kosovo; and, in the Middle
East, they are operating in the Golan Heights, on the Iraq-Kuwait border and in Lebanon.
57 What is the name of the United Nations specialised agency which is committed to protecting
children's rights and improving the health and education of young people?
Answer: UNICEF

It also protects children from war and exploitation and provides help in times of crisis.
58 Which of these countries was an original member in 1945?
Answer: Iraq

Sweden was admitted in 1946 and Finland and Spain in 1955.

59 Which flag contains an interrupted gear wheel surrounding the initials of the organization,
flanked by two olive branches on a blue background?
 Answer: ILO (International Labour Organization)

The ILO was established in 1919 following the First World War, and fifty years later (in 1969), the
organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. From its headquarters in Geneva, the ILO deals
with global labour issues, such as child labour, forced labour and rights at work.
60 Which countries hold the 5 permanent seats in the Security Council?
Answer: Russia, USA, France, People's Republic of China and UK

The Soviet Union, the USA, France and the United Kingdom were original members. The Republic of
China or Taiwan was once a member of the United Nations until it was expelled in 1971 to make
room for the People's Republic of China, claiming that Taiwan is a province of Mainland China.
61 In which city would you find the headquarters building of the United Nations?
Answer: New York, NY

The Big Apple hosts the UN headquarters building.

62 As of February 2006, which country has suffered the most fatalities in UN peacekeeping
missions?
Answer: India

India lost 115 peacekeepers in UN operations, 39 alone in the United Nations mission in the Congo
(ONUC, 1960-1964). The total number of fatalities sustained by UN troops between 1948 and the
beginning of 2006 was 2,242. Most fatalities occurred in UNIFIL (Lebanon, 257), followed by ONUC
with 250.
63 Which of these is a country rotated on to the UN Security Council in January 2005?
Answer: Tanzania

One of my favorite countries to represent in Model UN was Tanzania, so this question is for my great
experience that year!
64 Which of the following is not one of the main 'organs' of the United Nations?
Answer: Humanitarian Affairs Council

The main organs of the United Nations are the General Assembly, the International Court of Justice,
the Secretariat, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council.
65 In countries where there has been a war, the UN can send in soldiers to help prevent any
more violence. What do we call these soldiers?
Answer: Peacekeeping Troops

Peacekeeping troops are made up of soldiers from countries that are members of the UN.
66 How many original member nations signed the charter of the United Nations back in 1945?
Answer: 51

51 Nations signed the Charter of the United Nations, which came into force on October 24, 1945
67 A flag containing the world as seen from the North Pole to 40 degrees South Latitude, with
four white concentric rings, and flanked by two olive branches on a blue background, adapted to
contain a compass rose above, with the initials of the organization. However, the initials of which
organization does this flag contain?
Answer: WMO (World Meterological Organization)

The WMO was established in 1950, as the successor to the International Meteorological Organization
that was established in 1873. Similarly to many UN organizations, the headquarters of the WMO is
located in the Swiss city of Geneva, from where it deals with meteorology, hydrology and geophysical
 sciences. Since 1977, the WMO has also been warning the world about the possible effects of
climate change.
68 Which countries composed the Security Council for 2008?
Answer: Burkina Faso, Croatia, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Libya, S.Africa, Indonesia, Panama,
Belgium, Italy

The other choices were other members who served in the Council in 2000, 2004 and 2006.
69 In order to become a member state of the UN, a state must be recommended by which body?
Answer: Security Council

The Security Council recommends a state for membership if it ""Membership in the United Nations is
open to all other peace-loving states which accept the obligations contained in the present Charter
and, in the judgment of the Organization, are able and willing to carry out these obligations."
According to Article 4, Chapter 2 of the UN Charter.
70 How much did UN member states spend in total on peacekeeping operations between 1948
and 2005?
Answer: around USD 40 billion

In comparison, the same nations spent over USD 1,000 billion on arms purchases in the year 2004
alone.
71 What's the difference between a moderated and unmoderated caucus in Model UN?
Answer: one is a relaxed dicussion, the other is typically done from a podium

Although you can have a snack in an unmoderated caucus, and you can talk about resolutions, that's
not all of it. In the moderated caucus you just get to raise your placard and discuss things relevant to
the topic, with the Chair moderating the whole thing.
72 Which of the following is a specialised agency of the United Nations?
Answer: World Health Organisation

The United Nations has fourteen specialised agencies coordinated by the Economic and Social
Council. Some of the best known are the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation (UNESCO), and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
73 Who became the Secretary General of the UN on January 1st 1997?
Answer: Kofi Annan

The Secretary General is the head of the Secretatiat. He co-ordinates the work of the UN. Kofi Annan
started his second term as Secretary General January 1st 2002.
74 A blue hand clutching at corn, flanked by olive branches on a white background is the flag of
which United Nations organization?
Answer: WFP (World Food Programme)

The WFP is the largest international food-giving organization providing food to around 90 million
people every year, the vast majority of which are children. From its Rome headquarters, the WFP
moves to eradicate malnutrition and hunger, with the final goal of removing the necessity of food aid,
with every country being able to sustain itself in terms of food.
75 Ok, now that you have a recommendation for membership from the Security Council, another
council now has to review the application for membership. which council is this?
Answer: General Assembly

The last step is the reviewing of a states application for membership by the GA. If the GA approves
the application, the state is ready to start the membership process.
76 What are UN peacekeeping troops popularly called?
Answer: Blue Helmets

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77 Which of these motions is debatable?
Answer: motion to close the speakers list

If there is opposition to the motion, the opposer and the initiator of the motion each have 30 seconds to
say why they either opposed or made the motion.
78 What is the name of the document which sets out the main aims of the UN and the rights and
obligations of each member state?
Answer: The United Nations Charter

Each country has to sign the Charter when they become a member of the UN. The main aims of the UN
are: to keep peace throughout the world, to develop friendly relations between nations, to work together to
help get rid of poverty, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other's rights and
freedoms.
79 What date is United Nations' Day?
Answer: 24 October

The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the United Nations Charter
was ratified by China, France, Russia, Britain, the USA and a majority of other signatories.
80 Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Answer: Trygve Lie

Serving his term from 1946 to 1952 when he resigned, Trygve Lie led the Norwegian delegation to the
inaugural United Nations Conference in 1945.
81 In what year was the flag of the United Nations officially adopted?
Answer: 1946

The United Nations emblem, a map of the world centred on the North Pole with a wreath of olive
branches and five concentric circles is shown in white, centred on a light blue background on the official
flag. It was formally adopted on December 7th 1946.
82 A United Nations entity, UNAIDS is an acronym for what?
Answer: Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS

In February 2003 the Executive Director of UNAIDS stated that realising human rights is fundamental to
the global fight against AIDS and went on to say that action to combat discrimination against people living
with HIV/AIDS or AIDS-related issues were to be discussed in Geneva.
83 Where does the International Court of Justice sit?
Answer: The Hague, Netherlands

The principal judicial organ of the United Nations sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague and began
working in 1946, when it replaced the Permanent Court of International Justice which had operated from
the Peace Palace since 1922.