Both the United Nations Organisation and the Non-Aligned Movement aim to achieve international peace and security. In this context, answer the following:
(i) Mention any three functions of the Security Council.
(ii) Mention any three functions of the World Health Organisation.
(iii) Name any two founders of the Non-Aligned Movement. Mention any two of its objectives.
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(i) The functions of the Security Council related to maintaining world peace are as follows:
- To maintain international peace and security in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations.
- To investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction and to take military action against an aggressor.
- To recommend methods of adjusting such disputes or the terms of settlement.
(ii) Three functions of the World Health Organisation are:
- It helps countries to improve their health system by building up infrastructure especially manpower, institutions and services for the individual and community.
- It gives important drugs needed for medical care. The WHO launched a programme to immunise children against six major diseases-Measles, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Polio and Whooping Cough.
- It promotes research to cure and prevent diseases. For example, it arranged for the investigation of cancer and heart diseases in laboratories in many countries to identify disease-causing organisms, to improve vaccines and to train research workers.
(iii) Two founders of the Non-Aligned Movement are — Prime Minister Nehru of India, and President Nasser of Egypt.
Two objectives of Non-Aligned Movement are:
- To oppose colonialism, imperialism and racial discrimination.
- To advocate peaceful settlement of international disputes.