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International organizations play crucial roles in global governance, economics, and social development. This hub offers practice questions on the United Nations, the World Bank, and various regional bodies. These topics frequently appear in UPSC, SSC, and state PSC general awareness sections.

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International Organizations Questions

Multiple choice

Which UN agency is responsible for promoting reproductive health and rights?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  4. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
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Explanation

The UNFPA is the UN agency responsible for promoting reproductive health and rights.

Multiple choice

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating the global response to pandemics?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  4. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
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Explanation

The WHO is the UN agency responsible for coordinating the global response to pandemics.

Multiple choice

Which UN agency is responsible for monitoring the progress of the SDGs?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The UNDP is the UN agency responsible for monitoring the progress of the SDGs.

Multiple choice

Which UN agency is responsible for promoting human rights?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

  4. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
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Explanation

The OHCHR is the UN agency responsible for promoting human rights.

Multiple choice

Which UN agency is responsible for promoting peace and security in the world?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

  4. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
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Explanation

The UNSC is the UN agency responsible for promoting peace and security in the world.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change?

  1. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  3. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  4. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Explanation

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change. It was established in 1992 and has 197 member states.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world?

  1. The United Nations Human Rights Council

  2. The International Labour Organization (ILO)

  3. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

  4. The World Health Organization (WHO)
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Explanation

The United Nations Human Rights Council is the international organization responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world. It was established in 2006 and has 47 member states.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address the issue of refugees and displaced persons?

  1. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

  2. The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

  3. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

  4. The World Food Programme (WFP)
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Explanation

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to address the issue of refugees and displaced persons. It was established in 1950 and has a mandate to protect refugees, provide humanitarian assistance, and promote durable solutions to refugee problems.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address the issue of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation?

  1. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

  2. The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

  3. The Conference on Disarmament (CD)

  4. The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
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Explanation

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to address the issue of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. It was established in 1957 and has a mandate to promote the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for promoting international cooperation in the field of education, science, and culture?

  1. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  2. The World Bank

  3. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. The World Health Organization (WHO)
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Explanation

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is an international organization that promotes international cooperation in the field of education, science, and culture. It was established in 1945 and has a mandate to contribute to the building of peace, security, stability, and well-being by promoting international collaboration through education, science, culture, and communication.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for promoting international cooperation in the field of agriculture and food security?

  1. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  2. The World Bank

  3. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. The World Health Organization (WHO)
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Explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an international organization that promotes international cooperation in the field of agriculture and food security. It was established in 1945 and has a mandate to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, and better the lives of rural populations.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for promoting international cooperation in the field of civil aviation?

  1. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

  2. The World Bank

  3. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. The World Health Organization (WHO)
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Explanation

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an international organization that promotes international cooperation in the field of civil aviation. It was established in 1944 and has a mandate to ensure the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition?

  1. World Food Programme

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization

  3. World Health Organization

  4. International Monetary Fund
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Explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for coordinating global health efforts?

  1. World Health Organization

  2. United Nations

  3. World Bank

  4. International Monetary Fund
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Explanation

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to combat non-communicable diseases?

  1. World Health Organization

  2. United Nations

  3. World Bank

  4. International Monetary Fund
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Explanation

The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for coordinating efforts to combat non-communicable diseases.