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Explain the following concepts.

1. Veto


2. UNICEF

1. Veto powers refers to the power of permanent member of UNSC. For any decision to be taken, the assent of all five permanent members and four non-permanent members is necessary. If even one of the five permanent member uses his veto i.e. gives a negative vote, the decision cannot be taken.


2. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is an affiliated


organisation of the United Nations. It is a body that ensures nutrition food and healthy life is being provided to the children worldwide.


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