General Awareness · Civics Polity
International and Civil Society Organizations
3,004 Questions
This topic addresses the roles of international organizations, civil society groups, and non-governmental organizations in global development and humanitarian efforts. It is highly relevant for UPSC, state PSC, and banking exams. Solve these questions to understand global diplomacy and institutional roles.
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International and Civil Society Organizations Questions
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France
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Denmark
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Belgium
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Germany
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Netherlands
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The Netherlands coalition government collapsed in February 2010 after failing to reach agreement on extending Dutch troop deployment in Afghanistan beyond August 2010. Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende's cabinet resigned, triggering early elections. Other European countries like France, Denmark, Belgium, and Germany did not experience this specific political crisis in 2010.
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Syria
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Israel
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Jordan
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Egypt
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In 2007, Israel agreed to release frozen Palestinian tax funds it had collected as part of economic sanctions following Hamas's election victory. This was part of efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis in Palestinian territories and support the Palestinian Authority. The funds were collected taxes on goods moving through Israeli ports.
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Brazil
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Romania
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China
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Russia
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All are BRIC countries
B
Correct answer
Explanation
BRIC is an economic acronym coined in 2001 for Brazil, Russia, India, and China - four major emerging economies. Romania is a European country but was never part of the BRIC grouping, making it the correct answer for "not one of the BRIC countries."
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Indian Adult Education Association
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UNESCO
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Jnanpith, a cultural literacy society
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Birla Group
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Kalinga Award was instituted by UNESCO in 1952 to recognize outstanding contributions to the popularization of science. It's named after the ancient kingdom of Kalinga (modern Odisha) and is awarded biennially. None of the other organizations listed created this specific award.
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Qatar
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Iran
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New Zealand
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Switzerland
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Denmark
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Canada
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Geneva
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Kolkata
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Amritsar
C
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Explanation
The Missionaries of Charity is a Roman Catholic religious congregation established in 1950 by Mother Teresa. Its headquarters, known as the Mother House, is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, where Mother Teresa lived and worked.
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BELGRADE
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RUSSIA
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INDIA
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CHINA
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The first official summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in September 1961. It was organized by leaders like Josip Broz Tito, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Gamal Abdel Nasser.
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Britain
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U.S.A
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India
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Pakistan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Pakistan was suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations following military coups and political crises, notably after the 1999 coup led by Pervez Musharraf, through decisions taken at CHOGM meetings.
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Bhutan
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Afghanistan
D
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Explanation
Afghanistan became the eighth and youngest member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in April 2007. The other seven founding members joined in 1985.
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Argentina
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Nepal
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India
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USA
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France
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Germany
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Australia
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Brazil
A
Correct answer
Explanation
France has been nominated to be the host of the G-20 Nations for 2011.
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Republic of South Korea.
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India
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Mexico
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United Kingdom
A
Correct answer
Explanation
It was the host for the year 2010 of G-20.
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Naypyidaw
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Republic of the union of myanmar.
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Astana.
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Lisbon.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Republic of the union of myanmar is the new name of Myanmar decleared by myanmar's military rulers as on 21st oct 2010?
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(ASEAN)
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(IMF)
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(WWSF)
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(ACABQ)
B
Correct answer
Explanation
International Monetary Fund agreement signed by the Finance Ministers of the G20 nations in Gyeonju, South Korea on 23rd oct 2010.
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Russia
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China
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Japan
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Thailand
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Dmitry Medvedev served as the third President of the Russian Federation from 2008 to 2012. He succeeded Vladimir Putin, who had served two terms and then became Prime Minister. Medvedev's presidency was marked by efforts to modernize the Russian economy and society.