International Organizations

The full form of UNESCO is United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

The League of Nations was formed after World War I with the aim of ensuring lasting peace and preventing future global conflicts. Its primary goal was to provide a forum for resolving international disputes, reducing armaments, and promoting collective security.

The cartoon is not entirely relevant today because the United Nations (UNO) has evolved and gained more influence in global affairs. Despite challenges, the UNO continues to play a vital role in peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and diplomatic interventions. The presence of international frameworks like the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and other global institutions has made it less likely for the US to unilaterally control world affairs.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) UNO has become more powerful.

The cartoon illustrates the influence of the USA on world affairs, showing that if the right international organizations, such as the United Nations (UNO), fail to act, the USA can exercise its power through military force (as represented by the "WAR" bomb). This highlights the USA's dominant role in global politics, especially in situations where international cooperation falters.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Influence of USA on the World.

Let's analyze the formation dates of these organizations: - The United Nations Organisation (UN) was founded in 1945 after World War II.
- The World Trade Organisation (WTO) was formed in 1995, following the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in 1957 to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
- The World Bank was created in 1944, at the Bretton Woods Conference, to assist in the reconstruction after the war and to provide loans for development.
Thus, the correct chronological order is:
IV (UN) → I (WTO) → III (IAEA) → II (World Bank).
Thus, the correct answer is (C) IV, I, III, II.

Let’s match the items from Column-A with Column-B based on the respective roles:
- I. Human Rights Watch is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that conducts research and advocacy on human rights, so it matches with option (iv).
- II. International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that oversees financial institutions and monetary policies, so it matches with option (i).
- III. World Health Organization (WHO) is an agency of the United Nations responsible for public health, so it matches with option (ii).
- IV. General Assembly is an organ of the United Nations, where all member states have a voice, so it matches with option (iii).
Thus, the correct answer is (B) I-iv, II-i, III-iii, IV-ii.

Let's evaluate the terms from Column-A and Column-B:
- (a) Balance of Power refers to maintaining security and stability in international relations. It is best matched with (ii) Security.
- (b) Disarmament involves giving up certain types of weapons, so it is matched with (i) Giving up certain types of weapons.
- (c) Migration refers to the movement of people, which generally influences traditional security issues such as border security, hence it is matched with (iii) Traditional security.
- (d) Freedom from threats is a goal that can lead to new sources of threat as countries take measures to secure themselves, making it matched with (iv) New source of threat.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) (a) (ii), (b) (i), (c) (iii), (d) (iv).

Two contentious issues between China and India include:
1. Border Disputes: The unresolved boundary issue, especially the conflict over the Aksai Chin region in the Ladakh area, remains a major point of contention. Both nations have differing claims over this area.
2. Water Disputes: China’s control over the Brahmaputra River and its plans for dam construction in Tibet has raised concerns in India about water flow and its potential impact on the Indian population downstream.
To resolve these issues, the following measures could be taken:
- Bilateral Talks: Both countries can engage in continued diplomatic dialogue to reach a mutual understanding and peaceful resolution on the border dispute.
- Water-sharing Agreements: Establishing water-sharing treaties and monitoring mechanisms would help manage shared river resources and ensure equitable use of water.
Thus, the correct answer is (a).

A total of 51 countries signed the United Nations Charter on October 24, 1945, to establish the United Nations.