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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 of the following is a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at improving the financial sustainability of healthcare systems?

  1. Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

  2. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

  3. World Health Organization (WHO)

  4. Health Financing Sustainability Program
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank's Health Financing Sustainability Program aims to improve the financial sustainability of healthcare systems by supporting interventions such as strengthening revenue collection and implementing risk-pooling mechanisms.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the League of Nations?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. United Nations

  3. League of Nations

  4. World Court
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The League of Nations was an international organization that was created after World War I to promote peace and cooperation.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the organization that was created to replace the League of Nations after World War II?

  1. United Nations

  2. International Court of Justice

  3. World Court

  4. League of Nations
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations was created to replace the League of Nations after World War II.

Multiple choice

Which international organization coordinates global efforts to protect the environment?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. World Bank

  4. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development of the environment, and provides leadership and guidance on environmental issues.

Multiple choice

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating global health efforts?

  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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A Correct answer
Explanation

The WHO is the UN agency responsible for coordinating global health efforts and providing leadership on global health matters.

Multiple choice

Which UN agency is responsible for providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and other vulnerable populations?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

  4. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The UNHCR is the UN agency responsible for providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and other vulnerable populations.

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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C Correct answer
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)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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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C Correct answer
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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C Correct answer
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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C Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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.