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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 international organization was established in 1946 to promote gender equality and women's empowerment?

  1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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

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

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) was established in 2010 to promote gender equality and women's empowerment at the global level.

Multiple choice

According to the World Health Organization, what percentage of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner?

  1. 1 in 3

  2. 1 in 4

  3. 1 in 5

  4. 1 in 6
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Explanation

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the United Nations agency that is responsible for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment?

  1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  2. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  3. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  4. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations agency that is responsible for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the United Nations resolution that calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women?

  1. Resolution 1325

  2. Resolution 1820

  3. Resolution 2122

  4. Resolution 2467
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Explanation

Resolution 1325 is the United Nations resolution that calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women.

Multiple choice

What is the rank of a diplomat who is the deputy head of a cultural office?

  1. Cultural Attache

  2. Cultural Affairs Officer

  3. Cultural Representative

  4. Assistant Cultural Counselor
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Explanation

A cultural attache is the deputy head of a cultural office and is the second-highest-ranking cultural official in the office.

Multiple choice

What is the rank of a diplomat who is the head of a scientific office?

  1. Scientific Counselor

  2. Scientific Attache

  3. Scientific Affairs Officer

  4. Scientific Representative
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A scientific counselor is the head of a scientific office and is the highest-ranking scientific official in the office.

Multiple choice

What is the rank of a diplomat who is the deputy head of a scientific office?

  1. Scientific Attache

  2. Scientific Affairs Officer

  3. Scientific Representative

  4. Assistant Scientific Counselor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A scientific attache is the deputy head of a scientific office and is the second-highest-ranking scientific official in the office.

Multiple choice

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families (CMW)?

  1. Committee on Migrant Workers

  2. Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

  3. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  4. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CMW. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

Multiple choice

Which treaty body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families (CMW)?

  1. Committee on Migrant Workers

  2. Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

  3. Committee on the Rights of the Child

  4. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is the treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the CMW. It reviews reports submitted by States parties and makes recommendations for improving the implementation of the Convention.

Multiple choice

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

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  3. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. World Trade Organization (WTO)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNFCCC is the primary international body tasked with addressing climate change. It was established in 1992 and has nearly 200 member countries.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for promoting global health and preventing the spread of diseases?

  1. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  2. World Health Organization (WHO)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. International Labour Organization (ILO)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The WHO is the leading international organization responsible for global health. It works to promote health, keep the world safe from health threats, and serve the vulnerable.

Multiple choice

Which international organization provides financial assistance to developing countries?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank is a major international financial institution that provides loans and grants to developing countries for various projects and programs.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for promoting sustainable development and environmental protection?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Health Organization (WHO)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Explanation

The UNEP is the leading international organization responsible for promoting sustainable development and environmental protection.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat terrorism?

  1. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

  2. International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

  3. United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCTC)

  4. World Trade Organization (WTO)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The UNCTC is the primary international body tasked with coordinating global efforts to combat terrorism.

Multiple choice

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

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

  2. World Health Organization (WHO)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO's primary mission is to promote international cooperation in the fields of education, science, and culture.