Major International Organisations: UN & NATO
Delhi Police Exam History Section
1) United Nations (UN)
Established: 1945 (after World War II)
Purpose: Maintain peace & security among nations
Principal Organs:
| Organ | Main Function |
|---|---|
| General Assembly | Main deliberative body |
| Security Council | Peace & Security decisions, sanctions, military action |
| International Court of Justice | Judicial/legal disputes |
| ECOSOC | Economic & Social cooperation |
| Secretariat | Administrative body |
| Trusteeship Council | (Now inactive) – Former colonies supervision |
Headquarters:
New York, USA
India & UN:
India is a founding member
Actively participates in Peacekeeping Missions
2) NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Formed: 1949
Reason: Cold War Military Alliance (to counter USSR)
Members:
Started with 12 European + North American countries
Today >30 members
Purpose:
Collective defence: Attack on one nation = Attack on all
Headquarters:
Brussels, Belgium
Quick Recap
| Organisation | Year | Nature | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| UN | 1945 | Peace & global cooperation | New York |
| NATO | 1949 | Military alliance | Brussels |
Sample Question
Compare the purpose of the United Nations with that of NATO in the modern world.
UN: Global organization for maintaining international peace and security, promoting cooperation in economic, social, and cultural fields. NATO: Military alliance for collective defense of member nations, primarily focused on security and defense cooperation among North Atlantic countries.
Previous Year Questions
Where is the HQ of the United Nations?
Year: Previous Year
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New York, USA
Why was NATO formed?
Year: Previous Year
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As a Cold War military alliance to counter USSR threat
Which organ of UN is responsible for maintaining international peace & security?
Year: Previous Year
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Security Council
You've completed International Organisations Concepts!
Courage Tip: Focus on the fundamental differences between UN (global peace organization) and NATO (military alliance). Remember key years - UN (1945 post-WWII), NATO (1949 during Cold War). The principal organs of UN, especially Security Council's role in peacekeeping, are frequently tested. Note that India is a founding member of UN and actively contributes to peacekeeping missions, while India is not a member of NATO.
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