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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.
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International Organizations Questions
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ILO
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WHO
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ASEAN
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All of the above
C
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ILO (International Labour Organization) and WHO (World Health Organization) are UN specialized agencies. ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is a regional intergovernmental organization completely independent of the UN system. Option D is incorrect because not all options are associated with UNO.
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International Labour Organisation
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Security Council
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International Court of Justice
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General Assembly
A
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The six chief organs of the UN are: General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ, and Secretariat. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is a specialized agency, not a chief organ. Specialized agencies coordinate with but are independent from the UN structure.
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UNO
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NAM
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GATT (now WTO)
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ASEAN
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) was founded in 1945, making 1995 its 50th anniversary or Golden Jubilee year. This was commemorated as a major milestone in international cooperation and peacekeeping efforts.
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WHO
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Red Cross
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Unicef
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Unesco
C
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H&M has had long-standing partnerships with UNICEF for social responsibility initiatives, particularly around children's rights, education, and water/sanitation projects in developing countries through their charitable foundation.
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International Social Review Ombudsman
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Indian Space Research Organisation
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Institute of Symbian Relativity Onclave
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International Security Reconditioning Organisation
B
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ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation, India's national space agency established in 1969. It has achieved significant milestones including Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and satellite launch capabilities. The other options are fabricated expansions.
B
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H&M has a long-standing partnership with UNICEF, specifically through the 'All for Children' initiative which supports children's rights to education and healthcare in regions where H&M sources its products. While they may interact with other agencies, UNICEF is their primary global NGO partner.
B
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H&M has collaborated with UNICEF through various corporate social responsibility initiatives, particularly focused on children's rights and education. While UNESCO, WHO, and UNICO are also international organizations, UNICEF is the specific partner H&M has worked with on documented campaigns.
C
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The United Nations Organisation (UNO) aims at maintaining international peace.
D
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The World Bank is formally known as IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development), which is its main lending arm for middle-income countries. While the World Bank Group consists of multiple institutions including IDA and IFC, IBRD remains the core institution that most people refer to when mentioning 'The World Bank'.
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Association of South East Asian Nations
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International Development Association
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Asian Development Bank
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, maintains 31 field offices around the world established to promote social and economic development in Asia.
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UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
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International Union for Conservation of Nature
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World Meteorological Organisation
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UN General Assembly
C
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific intergovernmental body, set up at the request of member governments. It was first established in 1988 by two United Nations organisations, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and later endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 43/53.
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1 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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Only 1
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2 and 3
C
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GEF is the largest public fund provider for projects to improve the global environment. An independently operating financial organization, the GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants.
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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International Development Agency (IDA)
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World Bank
B
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The World Investment Report is published annually by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It analyzes global trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) and provides policy recommendations. The IMF publishes World Economic Outlook, World Bank publishes Global Economic Prospects, and IDA is part of World Bank.
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Indian Community Welfare Fund
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Islamic Community Welfare Fund
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Industrial Community Welfare Fund
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Indian Community War Fund
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International Community Welfare Fund
A
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Explanation
Indian Community Welfare Fund
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Kurt Waldheim
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Trygve Lie
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Dr. Kofi Annan
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U. Thant