UN | MCQs

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The Stop TB Partnership is a hosted entity of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), with its Secretariat based in Geneva, Switzerland

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Russia has taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council (for month of April 2023).

Before this, Russia held the chair was in February 2022.

The United Nation (UN) security council’s presidency rotates every month between 15 members.

Russia is also the permanent member of UN security council. 

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The United Nations (UN) signed first ‘High Seas Treaty’ to protect world oceans.

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On 3 January 2023, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland got a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council, taking the two-year seats.

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On 3 January 2023, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland got a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council, taking the two-year seats.

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On 14 December 2022, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) voted to remove Iran from its women’s rights body for the remainder of its 2022-2026 term with immediate effect.

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About UNCSW

UNCSW: United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Founded: 21 June 1946

HQ: New York

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About UNCSW

UNCSW: United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Founded: 21 June 1946

HQ: New York

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Simon Stiell is a politician, serving as the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change since August 2022.