General Awareness · Civics Polity

International and Civil Society Organizations

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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

Multiple choice
  1. France

  2. Denmark

  3. Belgium

  4. Germany

  5. Netherlands

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Syria

  2. Israel

  3. Jordan

  4. Egypt

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Indian Adult Education Association

  2. UNESCO

  3. Jnanpith, a cultural literacy society

  4. Birla Group

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Canada

  2. Geneva

  3. Kolkata

  4. Amritsar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice
  1. BELGRADE

  2. RUSSIA

  3. INDIA

  4. CHINA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Thailand

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.