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The United Nations apart from its main organs also work through its allied agencies. In this context, answer the following questions: 

(a) Write the expanded form of UNESCO. Mention two of its functions in the field of education. 

(b) Explain three vital roles that the WHO plays in combating diseases. 

(c) Mention four functions of the Security Council in maintaining peace.

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(a) UNESCO: United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. 

Functions of UNESCO in the field of Education: 

1. Removal of illiteracy by encouraging adult education, distance education and open school system. 

2. Emphasis on education of women and girls. 

3. Financial Assistance for the disable children. 

4. Grants and fellowship to teachers and scholars, organized library system and promote international understanding. 

5. Organizes book fairs and festivals.

(b) (i) It helps the countries to build up infrastructure in health. 

(ii) It promotes research for developing new technologies in health, nutrition, maternal and child care etc. 

(iii) It provides safe drinking water. 

(iv) It organizes immunizations to prevent six major communicable diseases like Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Tetanus, Tuberculosis and Whooping Cough. 

(v) It prevents death among infants from diarrhoea. 

(vi) It trains medical personnel to tackle emergency situations in relation to health. 

(vii) It sets standards for many life saving drugs. 

(viii)It provides information and consultation on health matters and health awareness.

(c) Functions of the Security Council: 

1. To investigate the dispute or situation which might lead to international friction. 

2. To recommend ways of adjusting, or settling such disputes according to the terms of the settlement. 

3. To make plans for the establishment of a system to regulate armaments. To determine the existence of a threat to peace, or an act of aggression and to suggest what remedial action should be taken. 

4. To make military action against an aggressor.

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