Explanation

• The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997 (Kyoto, Japan).
• It is linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Its main goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• This helps in controlling global warming and climate change.

Last verified on 22-04-2026

Explanation

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted on 10 December 1948.
• It was approved by the United Nations General Assembly.
• Resolution: 217 A (III)
• Total Articles: 30
• Drafting Head: Eleanor Roosevelt
• UN Headquarters: New York, USA

Last verified on 13-04-2026

Explanation

• The United Nations has several main organs for global governance.
• Each organ has different roles in peace, law, economy, and administration.
• The most powerful body for peace and security is the Security Council.
• It 5 permanent members: USA, UK, France, Russia, China.

Last verified on 11-04-2026

Explanation

The United Nations Human Rights Council headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

It is also the European headquarters of the UN.

Date of formation: March 15, 2006

Subsidiary body of the UN General Assembly.

Replaced the UN Commission on Human Rights.

47 member states (tenure of membership three-year terms)

Explanation

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in the United States, specifically in New York City

Founded: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

UNO Official languages:

1. Arabic;
2. Chinese;
3. English;
4. French;
5. Russian;
6. Spanish;

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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence