Protocol
The first thing delegates must do in committee?
Motion to open the session
When was the UN founded?
October 24, 1945
How many stars are on the Australian flag?
What do the initials UNESCO stand for?
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
How many member states make up the United Nations today?
193
The way to handle remaining speaking time after a delegate speaks on the Speaker's List
Yielding
After which major war was the United Nations Charter established?
World War II
Which country is also called The Netherlands?
Holland
How many members comprise the Security Council, not including the five permanent members?
10
Name the 6 official languages of the United Nations.
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
When extending a moderated or unmoderated debate, what needs to be the difference between the stablished time and the extension for it to be in order?
One second
Who inspired the creation of the United Nations?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
How many time zones does Russia have?
11
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?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Who are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?
US, UK, Russia, France, China
During a vote on a substantive matter, delegates may ___________ rather than vote yes or no. This generally signals that a country does not support the resolution being voted on, but does not oppose it enough to vote no.
Abstain
How many countries were represented at the first session of the United Nations General Assembly?
51
How many countries are there in Africa?
54
Which institution of the UN is like a parliament of nations which meets to consider the world's most pressing problems?
The General Assembly
Which are the 5 active councils of the United Nations?
General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.
What are the 6 elements a Resolution Paper should count with?
Committee, Sponsors, Signatories, Topic, Pre—ambulatory Clauses and Operative Clauses.
Who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations?
Trygve Lie of Norway
What is the name of the second tallest mountain in the world?
K2
Which organization's flag is being described - A Rutherford model image flanked by two olive branches on a blue background?
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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?
The United Nations Charter