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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

Who won the “Stockholm Water Prize” of 2009?

  1. Anita Ganeri

  2. Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak

  3. Anshuman Singh

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International, was awarded the Stockholm Water Prize in 2009 for his work in sanitation and water management.

Multiple choice

The main object of the United Nations Organisation is to

  1. maintain international peace and security

  2. develop friendly relations among nations

  3. bring about co-operation in solving various problems facing the world

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Charter outlines multiple objectives, including maintaining international peace, developing friendly relations, and fostering global cooperation to solve economic, social, and humanitarian problems.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following is the essential function of the General Assembly?

  1. To discuss the problems facing the world.

  2. To prepare the whole budget for U.N.O. and to find out the ways and means to meet the expenses therein.

  3. To prepare and improve the International Laws.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The General Assembly is the primary deliberative organ of the UN. It discusses global issues, approves the budget, and works on the development of international law.

Multiple choice

All of the following are the functions of the UN Trusteeship Council except

  1. It prepares people for self-government or independence

  2. Its membership is confined to the nations who administer trust territories and some members elected by the General Assembly

  3. It supervises the administration of various territories governed by nations designated by the UN as trustees

  4. Regular meetings of the Council are held twice a year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Trusteeship Council's membership is not confined to administering nations; it consists of the five permanent members of the Security Council. Option B is a false statement about its composition.

Multiple choice

European leaders agree on treaty was the news in leading newspaper in recent past. Which of the following was the treaty on which leaders were of diverse views? (Pick up the correct statements.)

  1. The treaty was to make EURO money a universal currency for all financial / monetary transactions done by all the member countries w.e.f. April 2009
  2. Treaty was to replace the defunct constitution of the European Union by a new one.
  3. Poland, one of the newest member of the Union was threatening to use its veto power if any change is done in the present set-up of the organization.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Both (1) and (2)

  5. Both (2) and (3)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice

How is the admission of a state to the membership of the UN made?

  1. By simple majority of the General-Assembly

  2. By unanimous vote of General-Assembly

  3. By the Security Council

  4. By the two-thirds majority of the General-Assembly members present and voting, on the recommendation of the Security-Council.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to Article 4 of the UN Charter, admission of new members is effected by a decision of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council, requiring a two-thirds majority.

Multiple choice

In which year did India become a member of the United Nations?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India became a UN member in 1945, before gaining independence in 1947. As a founding member, India signed the UN Charter on June 26, 1945, in San Francisco. India was then a British colony but represented at the founding conference. Many confuse this with 1947 (independence year) or 1950 (Republic year). The 1945 date reflects India's early international engagement even pre-independence. India has since been an active UN member, participating in peacekeeping and serving on the Security Council multiple times.

Multiple choice

Where is the permanent secretariat of SAARC?

  1. Kathmandu

  2. New Delhi

  3. Islamabad

  4. Colombo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The SAARC Secretariat has been in Kathmandu, Nepal since the organization's establishment in 1985. Nepal was chosen as a neutral location and the Secretariat coordinates SAARC activities between summits.

Multiple choice

International Seminar on AIDS held at:

  1. Kaulalampur

  2. Singapore

  3. Malaysia

  4. Chile
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International AIDS Conference has been held in various cities, and Kuala Lumpur hosted a significant regional or international seminar on the topic.