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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 compiling the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings?

  1. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

  2. ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

  3. Center for World University Rankings (CWUR)

  4. Times Higher Education (THE)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are compiled and published annually by Times Higher Education (THE), a British magazine.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICOMOS

  4. ICCROM
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is the primary international organization responsible for coordinating efforts in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage around the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international Esperanto association?

  1. Universala Esperanto-Asocio (UEA)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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

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

Universala Esperanto-Asocio (UEA) is the international Esperanto association that promotes the use and teaching of Esperanto.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to promote and protect intellectual property rights worldwide?

  1. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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

  3. The World Trade Organization (WTO)

  4. The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
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Explanation

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting and protecting intellectual property rights worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts in wildlife conservation?

  1. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Explanation

IUCN is the world's leading conservation organization, providing scientific knowledge and guidance to governments, businesses, and civil society to protect nature and ensure sustainable use of natural resources.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a way in which international organizations can contribute to the preservation of Indian temples?

  1. Providing financial assistance

  2. Advocating for the protection of temples

  3. Raising awareness of the importance of temples

  4. Imposing sanctions on countries that do not protect their temples
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Imposing sanctions on countries that do not protect their temples is not a direct way in which international organizations can contribute to the preservation of Indian temples.

Multiple choice

What is the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria?

  1. A partnership between the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme

  2. A partnership between the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Children's Fund

  3. A partnership between the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Population Fund

  4. A partnership between the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Environment Programme
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Explanation

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a partnership between the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for regulating the trade of genetically modified crops?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  3. World Health Organization (WHO)

  4. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
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Explanation

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for regulating the trade of genetically modified crops through its Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and food security?

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  2. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  3. World Health Organization (WHO)

  4. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
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Explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for leading international efforts to defeat hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture and food security.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of foreign aid?

  1. Bilateral aid

  2. Multilateral aid

  3. Non-governmental organization (NGO) aid

  4. Private sector aid
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Private sector aid is not a type of foreign aid. Bilateral aid, multilateral aid, and NGO aid are all types of foreign aid.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in sports?

  1. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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

  3. International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)

  4. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in sports. It has established various initiatives and policies to increase the participation of women in sports, both as athletes and leaders.

Multiple choice

What is the term for diplomacy conducted through international organizations, such as the United Nations, involving multiple countries?

  1. Bilateral Diplomacy

  2. Multilateral Diplomacy

  3. Shuttle Diplomacy

  4. Track Two Diplomacy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Multilateral diplomacy involves negotiations and interactions among multiple countries or parties within an international organization to address common issues and concerns.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the international organization established after World War II to promote peace and security?

  1. United Nations

  2. League of Nations

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Bank
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Explanation

The United Nations was established in 1945 to promote peace and security, and to prevent future wars.

Multiple choice

Which international organization works to promote the rights of deaf people and the use of sign language?

  1. World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)

  2. International Federation of Hard of Hearing People (IFHOH)

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

  4. International Labour Organization (ILO)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international organization that works to promote the rights of deaf people and the use of sign language.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to conserve biodiversity?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is responsible for coordinating global efforts to conserve biodiversity.