The League of Nations was created after the end of World War I. The fourteen-point program of President Wilson included the creation of a world organization to prevent any future wars.
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The Signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919 is the main result of the First World War. The treaty of Versailles was signed at Versailles in France.
Main Results of the First World War: The Signing of the Treaty of Versailles (28 June 1919), Territorial Rearrangements, Formation of the League of Nations
Events of First World War – War on the Western Front, Trench Warfare, War on the Eastern Front, Policy of Blockade, War against Turkey, Entry of USA in the War, Russia’s Withdrawal from the War
The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand was the Immediate Cause of World War 1. Archduke Francis Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary.
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World War 1 began in 1914 and It was fought by several nations and affected almost all countries. Because of the extent of the spread of the war, damages caused by it, and the total impact of the war was till now unprecedented in history, it came to be known as World War 1.
India has been a member of UNESCO since its beginning in 1946. In 1949, a National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO was set by the government of India.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was set up on 4 November 1946. The objectives of UNESCO are to promote peace and security in the world by promoting cooperation among various nations through education, science and cultural exchange.
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency for health. 7 April is celebrated as World Health Day every year. The headquarters of WHO is located at Geneva in Switzerland.
Many community development programmes have been started in the rural areas of India with the help provided by UNICEF. The government of India with assistance provided by UNICEF has launched the National Mission for Drinking Water