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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

Where the resolution of celebrating international Day of Yoga is passed?

  1. World Health Organization

  2. UN,General Assemble

  3. India,Parliament

  4. Nne of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly passed the resolution to establish International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014. The resolution was proposed by India and co-sponsored by 177 nations. It was not passed by WHO, the Indian Parliament, or other bodies.

Multiple choice

How does India compare to the US in literacy rates?

  1. India is the most literate country in the world

  2. One third of Indians are illiterate

  3. They are roughly equal

  4. One third of Americans are illiterate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Literacy rates in India have improved significantly, but historically, a large portion of the population remained illiterate compared to developed nations like the US.

Multiple choice

What is the mission of the United Nations?

  1. To maintain worldwide peace and security

  2. To develop relations among nations to solve problems

  3. To provide a place for countries to meet

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

The United Nations mission encompasses maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and serving as a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.

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The objectives of IDA is to provide assistance for poverty alleviation in the poorest countries.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Objectives of IDA are:

1. To provide development finance on easy terms to less developed member countries.

2. To promote economic development, increase productivity and thus, raise the standards of living in the underdeveloped areas.

Multiple choice political science india’s international relations india's relations with other countries india and her neighbours india and other countries

The Headquarters of SAARC is located at ______________.

  1. New Delhi

  2. Dhaka

  3. Lahore

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

SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. It was established when its Charter was formally adopted on 8th December 1985 by the Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The headquarters of the SAARC Secretariat are in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Multiple choice political science india’s international relations india's relations with other countries india and her neighbours india and other countries

The South Asain Federation Games are held in each SAARC member country in turn.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first South Asian Games were hosted by Kathmandu, Nepal in 1984 and have since been held every two years except for some occasions. In 2004, it was decided to rename the games from South Asian Federation Games to South Asian Games.

Multiple choice political science india’s international relations india's relations with other countries india and her neighbours india and other countries

The headquarters of SAARC is at ________.

  1. Bangkok

  2. Kathmandu

  3. Colombo

  4. Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on 8th December 1985 by the Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the Headquarters of SAARC Secretariat is in Kathmandu, Nepal. SAARC provides a platform for the peoples of South Asia to work together in a spirit of friendship, trust and understanding. It aims to accelerate the process of economic and social development in the Member States.
Multiple choice political science india’s international relations india's relations with other countries india and her neighbours india and other countries

Where the ASEAN defence ministers' meeting is being held in October 2017?

  1. Philippines

  2. Malaysia

  3. Indonesia

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

The 4th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus held in Clark, the Philippines on 24th October 2017. The meeting discusses it's ways to enhance defence and security cooperation among the member nations to effectively counter various transnational security challenges.