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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
Which international organization publishes the Global Competitiveness Report?
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World Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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World Economic Forum
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United Nations Development Program
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The Global Competitiveness Report is published annually by the World Economic Forum.
What is the full form of OECD?
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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
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Organization for European Cooperation and Development
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Organization for Educational Cooperation and Development
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Organization for Economic and Cultural Development
A
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The OECD is an intergovernmental economic organization with 38 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.
Which organization is responsible for granting European patents?
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European Patent Office (EPO)
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
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European Commission
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European Court of Justice
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The European Patent Office (EPO) is the organization responsible for granting European patents. It is an intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in Munich, Germany.
What is the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)?
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A non-governmental organization promoting cooperation in the shipping industry
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A forum for cooperation between governments and the shipping industry
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A trade association representing the global shipping industry
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None of the above
A
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BIMCO is a non-governmental organization promoting cooperation in the shipping industry. It was founded in 1905 and has over 2,000 member companies from around the world. BIMCO works to develop standard contracts and clauses for use in the shipping industry, and to promote cooperation between governments and the shipping industry.
Which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the AQI?
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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European Environment Agency (EEA)
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
B
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for developing and maintaining the AQI.
Which United Nations body is responsible for authorizing peacekeeping operations?
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The Security Council
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The General Assembly
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The Economic and Social Council
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The International Court of Justice
A
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The Security Council is the United Nations body responsible for authorizing peacekeeping operations.
What was the name of the international coalition formed to fight ISIS?
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The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
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The Coalition of the Willing
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The United Nations Security Council
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS was an international coalition formed in 2014 to fight ISIS. The coalition included over 80 countries and organizations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy?
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World Health Organization
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International Atomic Energy Agency
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United Nations Environment Programme
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World Bank
B
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for promoting the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy worldwide.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in economic and social development?
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United Nations
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World Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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World Trade Organization
A
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The United Nations is the international organization responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in economic and social development.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of health?
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World Health Organization
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United Nations Children's Fund
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United Nations Development Program
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United Nations Environment Program
A
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The World Health Organization is the international organization responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of health.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of education?
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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World Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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World Trade Organization
A
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is the international organization responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of education.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of agriculture?
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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World Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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World Trade Organization
A
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The Food and Agriculture Organization is the international organization responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of agriculture.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of labor?
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International Labour Organization
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World Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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World Trade Organization
A
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The International Labour Organization is the international organization responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of labor.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of migration?
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International Organization for Migration
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World Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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World Trade Organization
A
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The International Organization for Migration is the international organization responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of migration.
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of refugees?
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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World Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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World Trade Organization
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is the international organization responsible for promoting cooperation among nations in the field of refugees.