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Political Science ch - 4 The United Nations — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesPolitical Science ch - 4 The United Nations2 Marks
Question
What are the specialised agencies of UN?
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Answer

(i) Apart from these six major organs, there are many affiliated organisations of the United Nations that help it in its functions. They are called specialised agencies.

(ii) Working in specific areas, they help different nations in those areas.

(iii) The following are some of these important agencies:

  • International Labour Organisation (ILO)
  • Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
  • World Health Organisation (WHO)
  • World Bank (WB)
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)

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