Explanation

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)

Additional information:

• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• United Nations (UNO) recognizes six official working languages.

Additional information:

• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, USA
• Purpose: Promote international peace, security, and cooperation
• Members: 193 countries

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.

Additional information:

• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013
8. 2025-2026

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the very first time, with its two-year term scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027.

Its term will expire on 31 December 2028.

The Central Asian nation secured the Asia-Pacific seat following a competitive voting process in the UN General Assembly.

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Explanation

• The UN flag is blue and white in color.
• It was officially adopted in October 1947 by the United Nations General Assembly.
• The light blue color is known as “UN Blue”, symbolizing peace.
• The white emblem represents unity of all nations.
• It reflects the UN’s goal of maintaining global peace and security.

Last verified on 25-06-2026