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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 commerce nature and scope of foreign trade characteristics, necessity, importance, advantages and disadvantages of foreign trade importance, scope and benefits of international trade trading and economic organisations

The International Development Association (IDA) was established in _______________.

  1. 1944

  2. 1947

  3. 1960

  4. 1965
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Development Association (IDA) is a member of the World Bank Group and was established in 1960 to provide loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Which of the following are Tamil Nadu-based NGOs?

  1. The Banyan

  2. Eureka Child

  3. Kaakkum Karangal

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

  • The Banyan was established in 1993, by Vandana Gopikumar and Vaishnavi Jayakumar. The Banyan is one of the largest mental health service organizations in the country.
  • The Eureka Child was established by a team of IIT and BITS alumni in 1996. Eureka Child works in the poorest villages of Tamil Nadu to ensure quality education and health for children from marginalized families.
  • Kaakkum Karangal is also a Tamil Nadu-based NGO for the old aged forsaken destitute and orphaned children. 

Multiple choice civics interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world

The main function of the Trusteeship Council is _____________.

  1. Administering the trust territories

  2. Administering the specialized agencies

  3. Looking after the children affected by war

  4. Promoting the welfare of workers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Trusteeship Council is made of five permanent members of Security Council, those are China, France, Russian, United Kingdom and United States. Trusteeship Council is authorized to examine and discuss reports from the Administering Authority on the social, economic, political, educational advancement of the people of Trust Territories. The Trusteeship Council suspended its operation  on 1 November 1994, dropped its obligation to meet annually and agreed to meet as occasion required.   

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

Which one of the following countries is not a permanent member of UN Security Council?

  1. China

  2. France

  3. Japan

  4. Russia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The security council is an important part of the United Nations. It consists of 15 members. Out of these 5 members are permanent members. These are China, France, America, Russia, and Britain. These five members have veto power. Rest of the 10 members are non-permanent and are elected for two years. 

The main function of this organ of UN to maintain international peace and security

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

What are the function of UN Secretariat?

  1. Maintenance of official records of United Nations

  2. Setting the agenda for UN General Assembly

  3. To administer and coordinate the activities of United Nations

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

The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day work of the UN, including administering programs, coordinating activities, and maintaining records.

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

Which of the following are permanent members of UN Security Council?

  1. China, US, India, Russia, France

  2. China, US, India, England, Russia

  3. China, Germany, Russia, England, US

  4. China, France, US, Russia, England
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

Which of the following is true in regards to UN Economic and Social Council?

  1. It plays a significant role in the economic and social development of member nations.

  2. It originally had 27 members, and now it has 54 members.

  3. Its members are directly elected by the General Assembly for 3 years term; and 1/3 members retire after every 3 years.

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

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is responsible for coordinating the economic and social work of the UN, has 54 members, and its members serve three-year terms with one-third retiring each year.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

Which of the following are the functions of NGOs?

  1. Educating the general public about consumer rights

  2. Publishing periodicals and other publications

  3. Carrying out comparative testing of consumer products

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The functions of the NGOs are:
a) Educating the general public about consumer rights
b) Publishing periodicals and other publications
c) Carrying out comparative testing of consumer products
In India, several consumer organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers'  interest.
Non-governmental organizations are non-profit organizations which aim at promoting the welfare of people.NGOs have a constitution of  their own and are free from government interference.Educating the general public about consumer rights by organizing training programmes, seminars and workshops is a function of NGO.Filing complaints in appropriate consumer courts on behalf of the consumers is a function of NGO.Providing legal assistance to consumers by way of providing aid, legal service etc. in seeking legal remedy is one of the functions of NGO.Encouraging consumers to strongly protest and take an action against unscrupulous, exploitative and unfair trade practices of sellers is a function of the NGO.Publishing periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer problems, legal reporting, reliefs available and other matters of interests is a function of NGO.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

Providing legal assistance to _______ by way of providing aid, legal service etc. in seeking legal remedy is one of the functions of NGO.

  1. traders

  2. retailers

  3. consumers

  4. government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Providing legal assistance to consumers by way of providing aid, legal service etc. in seeking legal remedy is one of the functions of NGO.Encouraging consumers to strongly protest and take an action against unscrupulous, exploitative and unfair trade practices of sellers is a function of the NGO.Publishing periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer problems, legal reporting, reliefs available and other matters of interests is a function of NGO.Non-governmental organizations are non-profit organizations which aim at promoting the welfare of people.In India, several consumer organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers'  interest.The functions of the NGOs are:
a) Educating the general public about consumer rights
b) Publishing periodicals and other publications
c) Carrying out comparative testing of consumer products.
Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

Which of the following is not a function of NGO?

  1. Educating the general public

  2. Publishing periodicals and other publications

  3. Right to seek redressal

  4. Carrying out comparative testing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Right to seek redressalis not a function of NGO.NGOs have a constitution of  their own and are free from government interference.Educating the general public about consumer rights by organizing training programmes, seminars and workshops is a function of NGO.Filing complaints in appropriate consumer courts on behalf of the consumers is a function of NGO.Providing legal assistance to consumers by way of providing aid, legal service etc. in seeking legal remedy is one of the functions of NGO.Encouraging consumers to strongly protest and take an action against unscrupulous, exploitative and unfair trade practices of sellers is a function of the NGO.Publishing periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer problems, legal reporting, reliefs available and other matters of interests is a function of NGO.Non-governmental organizations are non-profit organizations which aim at promoting the welfare of people.In India, several consumer organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers'  interest.The functions of the NGOs are:

a) Educating the general public about consumer rights
b) Publishing periodicals and other publications
c) Carrying out comparative testing of consumer products

Multiple choice geography traffic education traffic and road safety natural hazards : understanding of disaster, management in practice man-made disasters

The play all of the following roles in covering a disaster except __________.

  1. Shapes public sympathy by the amount and type of coverage

  2. Problem solves obstacle encountered in the delivery of relief

  3. Identifies heroes

  4. Attempts to assign blame related to the cause of the disaster or for failures in response
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
At the time of covering disaster caused by either natural or human forces, there are one or more heroes who help to de-escalate the impact and loss of the disaster. Sometimes these heroes end up giving their lives to save other persons. 
The Government authorities also identify the root cause of the disaster. The media coverage of the disaster gathers public sympathy for the victims of the disasters. 
Moreover, making up for the disaster is not always easy but is accompanied by many obstacles while providing relief.
The person or group of persons, organization etc are made responsible if they are found to have done any act which caused the disastrous event and liability is imposed upon them 
These are the roles that emerge while making good the loss caused by disasters.
Multiple choice zoology the living world history of classification of organisms introduction to classification of living organisms living world and classification

The headquarters of IUCN are at

  1. North America

  2. Rome

  3. South America

  4. Switzerland
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
IUCN stands for International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources is the world's oldest global environmental organization to protect plants, animals and habitats having its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.
So, the correct answer is option D.