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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 common health problem international health bodies health organisation biology

Write the full form of WHO.

  1. Wise Health Organisation

  2. World Healthy Organisation

  3. World Health Organisation

  4. Wise and Healthy Organisation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

"WHO" stands for World Health Organisation. It Is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. Therefore the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice commercial applications environment in its totality alternatives for minimising depletion of natural resources components of environment effects and successes of environment conservation

Which international agency looks after health and environment issues?

  1. IBRD

  2. IMF

  3. WTO

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the primary international agency for health. Since none of the listed options (IBRD, IMF, WTO) are health agencies, 'None of the above' is the correct choice.

Multiple choice international conservation organizations- cites biodiversity, classification and conservation biology

Green Economy is led by?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme

  2. International Hydrological Organization

  3. Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change

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

The Green Economy Initiative was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 2008 to provide analysis and policy support for investing in green sectors. It aims to shift economic growth toward sustainability.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

___________ is the largest agency in the world for coordinating technical and investment cooperation among nations.

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. UNDP

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

UNDP coordinates technical and investment cooperation among nations. It aims to reduce poverty, eradicate HIV/AIDS, promote democratic governance, prevent crisis and bring about social development.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Organization that publishes Human Development Report is __________.

  1. UNESCO

  2. WHO

  3. UNDP

  4. FICCI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual milestone published by the Human Development Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  • As of 2013, the last decade saw convergence in human development indicators (HDI) values globally, although progress was uneven within and between regions. Developing countries' transformation into major economies with growing political influence has impacted human development progress.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which are the two international agencies which provide financial assistance to countries in need? 

  1. ILO and WHO

  2. IMF and IBRD

  3. WTO and GATT

  4. UNICEF and UNESCO
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are institutions in the United Nations system. They share the same goal of raising living standards in their member countries. Their approaches to this goal are complementary, with the IMF focusing on macroeconomic issues and the World Bank concentrating on long-term economic development and poverty reduction.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was created in 1944 to help Europe rebuild after World War II. Today, IBRD provides loans and other assistance primarily to middle income countries. IBRD is the original World Bank institution. It works closely with the rest of the World Bank Group to help developing countries reduce poverty, promote economic growth, and build prosperity.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

UNICEF was formerly known as the ___________.

  1. UN International Children's Emergency Fund

  2. UN Global Children's Fund

  3. UN Children's Temporary Fund

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNICEF was earlier known as United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. It was formed by the UN General Assembly in 1946 to help children in the war-devastated countries. It became United Nations Children's Fund in 1953 by an elimination of the words "International" and "Emergency".

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which UN agency denotes a greater portion of its funds to educational and scientific development projects in Third World countries?

  1. ILO

  2. UNESCO

  3. WHO

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

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) came into force in 1946 and has its headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO collaborates among nations on educational, scientific and cultural fronts to promote international peace and universal respect for human rights. UNESCO uses its funds in programs in five areas: education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which UN agency was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. Security Council

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

In 1965, UNICEF was decorated with Nobel price for "fulfilling the condition of Nobel's will, the promotion of brotherhood among nations" and playing the role of "a peace-factor of great importance." UNICEF works for child protection, child survival, education, gender rights among children, emergencies, innovation for children, supply and logistics, and research and analysis.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The ________ became the first specialized agency to be affiliated with the United Nations.

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. ILO

  4. WHO
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1946, ILO became the first specialized agency of the United Nations. ILO, as a specialized UN agency, is on a mission to promote workers' rights, reinforce decent employment opportunities, strengthen social protection and enhance dialogue on work-related issues.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

In 1919, the ILO was an affiliated agency of the __________.

  1. League of Nations

  2. United Nations

  3. UNICEF

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

ILO was created in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations. This treaty officially ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which treaty created the ILO?

  1. Atlantic Charter

  2. The United Nations Charter

  3. Treaty of Versailles

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ILO was created in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations. This treaty officially ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers.

Multiple choice history the making of a global world causes of nazism feudalism in europe british exploitation of the indian economy

What is the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development popularly known as?

  1. Deutsch Bank

  2. World Bank

  3. World Bank for Economic Reconstruction

  4. Bretton Woods system
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is the primary institution of the World Bank Group, often referred to simply as the World Bank.

Multiple choice history the making of a global world causes of nazism feudalism in europe british exploitation of the indian economy

Which of the following statements regarding International monetary system was incorrect ?

  1. Veto power regarding decision of IMF and World Bank can be exercised by US

  2. IMF was established to finance post war reconstruction

  3. World Bank is popular name of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer