General Awareness ยท Civics Polity

International Organizations

2,996 Questions

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.

United Nations principal organsWorld Bank initiativesCultural heritage conservationGlobal governance organizationsInternational financial institutions

International Organizations Questions

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of the CBD?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of the CBD.

Multiple choice

Which international organization plays a leading role in promoting sustainable tourism and reducing its impacts on biodiversity?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) plays a leading role in promoting sustainable tourism and reducing its impacts on biodiversity.

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  3. International Maritime Organization (IMO)

  4. Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Multiple choice

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  3. Ramsar Convention Secretariat

  4. Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the global initiative that aims to promote gender equality and inclusion in squash?

  1. Squash for All

  2. Squash for Equality

  3. Squash for Inclusion

  4. Squash for Change
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Squash for All is a global initiative launched by the World Squash Federation (WSF) in 2019 to promote gender equality and inclusion in squash.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Arctic Council's working group that focuses on emergency preparedness and response?

  1. Arctic Emergency Preparedness and Response Working Group

  2. Arctic Disaster Relief Fund

  3. Arctic Search and Rescue Network

  4. Arctic Emergency Management Council
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arctic Emergency Preparedness and Response Working Group (EPPR) is the Arctic Council's working group that focuses on emergency preparedness and response. It was established in 2013 and is responsible for coordinating emergency response efforts in the Arctic region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Arctic Council's working group that focuses on scientific cooperation?

  1. Arctic Science Cooperation Working Group

  2. Arctic Research Forum

  3. Arctic Science Council

  4. Arctic Scientific Cooperation Network
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arctic Science Cooperation Working Group (ASCWG) is the Arctic Council's working group that focuses on scientific cooperation. It was established in 1996 and is responsible for promoting scientific cooperation in the Arctic region.

Multiple choice

Which journal is published by the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  1. World Health Statistics

  2. Bulletin of the World Health Organization

  3. WHO Technical Report Series

  4. Occupational and Environmental Health
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Occupational and Environmental Health is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles on occupational and environmental health.

Multiple choice

How are international reserves managed?

  1. By central banks and other monetary authorities

  2. By the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. By the World Bank

  4. By the United Nations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

International reserves are managed by central banks and other monetary authorities.

Multiple choice

Which international organization was established in 1925 to promote comparative education?

  1. UNESCO

  2. OECD

  3. IEA

  4. IBE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The International Bureau of Education (IBE) was established in 1925 to promote comparative education.

Multiple choice

Which international organization was established in 1964 to promote educational research?

  1. UNESCO

  2. OECD

  3. IEA

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

The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) was established in 1964 to promote educational research.

Multiple choice

Which international organization was established in 2000 to promote educational quality?

  1. UNESCO

  2. OECD

  3. IEA

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

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was established in 2000 to promote educational quality.

Multiple choice

Which international organization plays a significant role in promoting cultural diplomacy?

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

  2. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  3. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. World Health Organization (WHO)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO 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

Which United Nations agency is responsible for coordinating international efforts to address climate change?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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

  4. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The UNFCCC is the primary United Nations body responsible for coordinating international efforts to address climate change.

Multiple choice

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

  1. League of Nations

  2. United Nations

  3. International Court of Justice

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

The United Nations was created after World War II to promote international peace and security.