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International Organizations

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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 organization is responsible for providing information and support to people with Usher syndrome?

  1. Usher Syndrome Coalition

  2. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

  3. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

  4. World Health Organization (WHO)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Usher Syndrome Coalition provides information and support to people with Usher syndrome. It offers a variety of resources, including educational programs, support groups, and advocacy services.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is dedicated to promoting the conservation of cultural and natural heritage worldwide?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

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

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO plays a crucial role in promoting the preservation and conservation of cultural and natural heritage sites around the world.

Multiple choice

Which international organization plays a crucial role in promoting arms control and disarmament?

  1. United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

  2. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  3. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

  4. Conference on Disarmament (CD)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Conference on Disarmament (CD) is the primary international forum for negotiating arms control and disarmament agreements.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international LGBTQ+ rights organization founded in 1948?

  1. International Lesbian and Gay Association

  2. International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission

  3. Global Network of Rainbow Catholics

  4. World Professional Association for Transgender Health
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) is the oldest international LGBTQ+ rights organization, founded in 1948.

Multiple choice

Which SDG is related to promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions?

  1. SDG 1: No Poverty

  2. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

  3. SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

  4. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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C Correct answer
Explanation

SDG 16 aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Multiple choice

Which international organization played a significant role in promoting women's suffrage?

  1. League of Nations

  2. United Nations

  3. International Alliance of Women

  4. World Health Organization
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Alliance of Women, founded in 1904, was a key organization in promoting women's suffrage and other women's rights issues on a global scale.

Multiple choice

Which international organization was founded in 1945 to promote women's rights?

  1. United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

  2. United Nations Development Fund for Women

  3. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women were all founded to promote women's rights.

Multiple choice

Which international organization plays a significant role in promoting and coordinating conservation efforts for cultural heritage?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICCROM

  4. ICOMOS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international cooperation among its member states in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international organization that provides training and technical assistance in the field of cultural heritage conservation?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICCROM

  4. ICOMOS
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C Correct answer
Explanation

ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) is an international organization that provides training and technical assistance in the field of cultural heritage conservation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the exchange of information and expertise in the field of museum conservation?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICCROM

  4. ICOMOS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ICOM (International Council of Museums) is an international organization that promotes the exchange of information and expertise in the field of museum conservation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the conservation of archaeological sites and monuments?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICCROM

  4. ICOMOS
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D Correct answer
Explanation

ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) is an international organization that promotes the conservation of archaeological sites and monuments.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the conservation of underwater cultural heritage?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICCROM

  4. ICOMOS
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is an international organization that promotes the conservation of underwater cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the conservation of movable cultural heritage?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICCROM

  4. ICOMOS
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B Correct answer
Explanation

ICOM (International Council of Museums) is an international organization that promotes the conservation of movable cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international organization that promotes the conservation of intangible cultural heritage?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICCROM

  4. ICOMOS
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is an international organization that promotes the conservation of intangible cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for setting food safety standards and guidelines?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  3. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is responsible for setting international food safety standards and guidelines.