Member State Superlatives
Which UN Member State has the highest population?
India
What organ of the United Nations authorizes Peacekeeping Operations?
The Security Council
Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for overseeing the work of UN Specialized Agencies?
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
From what country was the first UN President of the General Assembly?
Belgium
Where was the first General Assembly?
London, England
Which UN Member State has the lowest population density?
Mongolia
What was the first UN military force?
The United Nations Emergency Force (1956), authorized to oversee the transfer of the Suez Canal.
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first female President of the United Nations General Assembly. Where was she from?
India
When was the first General Assembly?
1946
When was the last time a new country joined the UN?
2011 (South Sudan)
What country contributes the most funds to UN Peacekeeping Operations?
United States
What does FAO stand for?
Food and Agriculture Organization
Which former UN President of the General Assembly was indicted in the United States in 2015 for bribery?
John Ashe
How many countries were present for the first General Assembly?
51
Largest UN Member (by land area)
Russia
Who is the head of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations?
Jean-Pierre Lacroix (from France)
Which specialized agency has the mission "to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science and culture."
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The current Deputy Secretary-General
Amina J. Mohammed
Where is the General Assembly held now?
New York City
Smallest UN Member State (by land area)
Monaco
How many UN Peacekeeping Missions, current and completed, have been undertaken in the history of the UN? (As of August 2024)
71
Where is the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) headquartered?
Vienna, Austria
How many Presidents of the General Assembly have come from the United States, Frances, United Kingdom, Russia, and China combined?
None
When is the General Assembly held?
September to December