CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country did the Model United Nations Regional Conference started?
A
Kathmandu
B
New Delhi
C
Sydney
D
Brasila
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although model United Nations originated in the United States, MUN clubs and conferences are not isolated to that country.

Detailed explanation-2: -The March 1946 conference was the first one held under our new name: the Middle Atlantic Model (UN) General Assembly (MGA); this was the first Model United Nations conference held after the ratification of the UN Charter. Lafayette College was the host institution.

Detailed explanation-3: -National Model United Nations (NMUN) traces its origins to 1927 when it was a simulation of the League of Nations (mid-Atlantic section). The transition to a Model UN simulation began in 1943 and 1944 when model United Nations (World War II allies) simulations were held instead of a Model League of Nations.

Detailed explanation-4: -The vision when I started the organisation in 2011 was to spread the concept of one world-to build an egalitarian society by spreading the idea of India through sensitising tomorrow’s leaders, today. MUN, i believed was a tool to decrease fissiparous tendencies and bring about actionable change.

Detailed explanation-5: -Model United Nations (MUN) simulations are popular exercises for those interested in learning more about the UN. Hundreds of thousands of students worldwide participate every year in MUN at all educational levels – from primary school to university.

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