UN Basics
What does “UN” stand for?
United Nations
Which committee deals with peace and security?
Security Council
This region, rich in oil, includes countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait.
Persian Gulf
This ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global oil markets and trade routes in 2026.
Iran War
This region is disputed between India and Pakistan and has been a major source of conflict since 1947.
Kashmir
How many member states are in the UN?
198
P5
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
This international organization warned that global economic growth is slowing due to rising geopolitical tensions and conflict.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
This territory is claimed by China but operates as a separate government with its own political system.
Taiwan
In what year was the UN founded?
1945
Which UN body handles global health?
World Health Organization (WHO)
What strait is crucial for global oil transport near Iran?
Strait of Hormuz
This global trend is accelerating as countries shift away from fossil fuels due to instability in oil supply chains.
Transition to clean energy
This North African territory is claimed by Morocco and is considered a non-self-governing territory by the UN.
Western Sahara
Where is the UN Headquarters located?
NYC
This principal UN organ handles disputes between states and is based in The Hague.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Which canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
Suez Canal
This group of countries (including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is often discussed as a rising global bloc.
BRICS
This peninsula was annexed by Russia in 2014, a move widely disputed internationally.
Crimea
What document begins with “We the peoples…”?
The UN Charter
Which UN organ has all member states represented equally?
General Assembly
This small country borders both France and Spain and sits in the Pyrenees.
Andorra
This agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2°C.
Paris Agreement
Which region is claimed by both China and India, contributing to border tensions in the Himalayas?
Aksai Chin