UN Knowledge
Points and Motions
Council Procedure
NISMUN
100

Who is the SG on the United Nations?

António Guterres


100

Does motion to divide the house actually divide the house?

No???

100

How do notes get passed around?

The note is raised up and the runner takes it and gives it to the person of the delegates choice

200

When was the UN established?

October 24th, 1945

200

What points can interrupt a speaker?

Point of order and Point of personal privilege 

200

Do opening speeches happen before or after ice breakers?

After

200

In what year was NISMUN held online?

2020
300

Which organ of the UN is not currently active?

The United Nations Trusteeship Council

300

Is request to follow up a point or motion?

Trick question, we don't know!

300

What are the 3 rules you must say as you go into session?

No use of electronic devices

Eating and drinking it prohibited

Cross talk is prohibited

300

What was NISMUN X's theme?

Gordion Knot - Leap of faith

400

Which organ of the UN is in charge of administrative work?

The Secretariat

400

What council does NOT use points and motions as its primary language?

ICC or ICJ - they use objections

400

How many runners must be in the council at all times?

At least 1

400

How many consecutive times was the SG of NISMUN a woman?

5 times

500

Which soviet states served in the security council even though it wasnt fully independent?

Ukraine and Belarus

500

In what scenario will an amendment not be entertained?

Due to time constraints

500

How many delegates were in the largest NISMUN council to date?

41 :O