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

Explanation

• The General Assembly is the largest organ of the United Nations.
• It is located in New York, USA.
• The UN General Assembly usually meets every year in September.
• There are six main organs of the UN.
• The official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish, with English and French as the working languages of the Secretariat.
• Founded: October 24, 1945, in San Francisco, California, USA
• Headquarters: New York, USA
• Founders: United States, India, United Kingdom, Brazil, France

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

Persian is not the official language of the United Nation.

• 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

Explanation

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document adopted on 10 December 1948 by General Assembly Resolution 217 A (III).

Additional information:

• Drafted by: Eleanor Roosevelt (Chair of UN Human Rights Commission)
• Total Articles: 30 Articles outlining rights like freedom, equality, and protection from discrimination
• Headquarters of UN: New York, USA
• Significance: Basis for international human rights law and national constitutions

Last verified on 19-03-2026

Explanation

• The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the chief administrative officer of the organization.
• The position was created in 1945 when the UN was founded after World War II.
• The Secretary-General is appointed by the UN General Assembly on recommendation of the Security Council.
• The official tenure is 5 years, and the Secretary-General may be reappointed for another term.

Additional information:

First 3 UN Secretaries-General

1. Trygve Lie (Norway) – 1946–1952
2. Dag Hammarskjöld (Sweden) – 1953–1961
3. U Thant (Myanmar) – 1961–1971

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Pakistan has been elected 8 times as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• The UN Security Council has 15 members: 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
• Non-permanent members are elected for a 2-year term by the UN General Assembly.

Additional information:

Pakistan’s Terms in UN Security Council

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 verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Economic and Social Council also known as ECOSOC.
• Founded: June 26, 1945
• Members: 54.
• The General Assembly for three-year terms.
• It meets throughout the year and holds a major session in July.

Last verified on 08-03-2026