Question

India became a member of the United Nations in year _________.
1. 1945
2. 1960
3. 1947
4. 1959

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1945

The correct answer is 1945.

• United Nations:
  • It is an intergovernmental organization.
  • Its major aim is to promote and maintain international co-operation and peace.
  • It is the largest and most powerful international organization in the world.
  • Its headquarter is in New York City.
  • It was established after World War II.
  • The UN Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 and entered into force on 24 October 1945. 
  • India is one of the founding members of the United Nations. On June 26, 1945, India sign the UN charter with other participating countries. 
  • India joined the United Nations on October 30, 1945, after the UN Charter was ratified.

•  United Nations has six principal organs. These are as follows:
  • The General Assembly.
  • The Security Council.
  • The Economic and Social Council.
  • The Trusteeship Council. 
  • The International Court of Justice.
  • The UN Secretariat.