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• UN Body: World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported this.
• Global Effects: Record high temperatures in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• Significance: The 1.5°C threshold is the symbolic limit set in the Paris Climate Agreement 2015 to avoid severe climate impacts.

Last verified on 09-02-2026

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UNESCO focuses on promoting global collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication to foster peace and sustainable development.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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UNICEF is a specialized body of the United Nations.

Stands for: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

Responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.

Formed: 11 December 1946

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

It is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.

Judges: 15

The tenure is: 9 years

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• The Kashmir issue was first discussed in the United Nations in 1948 by Sir Philip Noel-Baker.
• It arose after the first Indo-Pak war (1947–48).
• Britain participated in UN debates as a member state.

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• He later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his work on disarmament.

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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Facebook came out on February 4, 2004

Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, U.S.

Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, along with his fellow roommates

Meta Platforms, Inc. is an American multinational technology company

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1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Nepal
6. Maldives
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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The UN Security Council has 15 members.

• 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
• Non-permanent members serve 2-year terms.

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• Permanent Members (P5): USA, UK, France, Russia, China
• Non-Permanent Members: Elected by the General Assembly
• Veto Power: Only permanent members

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created in 1944 after the Bretton Woods Conference.

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• Founded: 22 July 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 191 countries
• Purpose: Financial stability, economic growth, and balance of payments support
• First Managing Director: Camille Gutt

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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