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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African Medical Association
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Albanian Medical Association
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Austrian Medical Association
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American Medical Association
D
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Explanation
AMA stands for American Medical Association, the largest professional organization for physicians in the United States. It was founded in 1847 and plays a key role in setting medical standards and advocating for doctors and patients. The other options (African, Albanian, Austrian) are incorrect as AMA specifically refers to the American organization.
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o.p.bhatt
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Hisashi Owada
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Muhammad al-Baradei
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deepak parikeh
B
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Explanation
Hisashi Owada served as President of the ICJ from 2003-2006, while al-Baradei led IAEA, not the ICJ.
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Brazil
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China
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Japan
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Pakistan
D
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The G-20 is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from major economies. Pakistan is not a member of the G-20.
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Sri Lanka
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Pakistan
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Bangla Desh
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Nepal
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Nepal
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Myanmar
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Pakistan
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None of these
C
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Explanation
Pakistan was readmitted to the Commonwealth in 1989 after having left in 1972. The country had withdrawn following the recognition of Bangladesh but rejoined after diplomatic efforts. Pakistan has remained a Commonwealth member since 1989. Nepal has never been a member, Myanmar is not a Commonwealth nation, and Pakistan's readmission is the correct answer.
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London
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Paris
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Vienna
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Geneva
D
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
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Yes
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No
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No idea
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I Don’t know
B
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The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, USA. While the UN has a major office in Geneva, Switzerland, its primary headquarters is not in Bern. Thus, 'No' is correct.
A
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded by Henry Dunant and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva is a global center for humanitarian and international organizations.
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Antwerp, Bonn, Munich
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Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg
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Amsterdam, The Hague, Vienna
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Nuremberg, Rome, Berlin
B
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Explanation
The European Union's institutions are primarily located in Brussels (Commission/Council), Strasbourg (Parliament), and Luxembourg (Court of Justice). The other options list cities that do not serve as official seats for the main EU branches.
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Bangkok
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Vientiane
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Phnom Penh
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Ho Chi Minh City
A
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SEATO was an international organization for collective defense in Southeast Asia, and its headquarters were located in Bangkok, Thailand. It was dissolved in 1977. The other cities listed are capitals of neighboring countries.
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Yes
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No
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No idea
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I Don’t know
B
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Explanation
The headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is located in Atlanta, Georgia, not New York City. Therefore, the statement is false, making 'No' the correct response.
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Minsk
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Ashgabat
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Moscow
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Bishkek
A
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Explanation
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), formed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, has its administrative headquarters in Minsk, Belarus. Moscow is the capital of Russia, but not the official seat of the CIS.
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Brazil and Turkey
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Brazil and Iraq
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Japan and India
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Israel and Iraq
A
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Explanation
In May 2010, Brazil and Turkey signed a nuclear fuel swap deal with Iran. The agreement involved Iran exchanging low-enriched uranium for higher-enriched fuel for a medical research reactor, mediated by Turkey and Brazil as a diplomatic alternative to sanctions.
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March 2009
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December 2009
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February 2010
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March 2010
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The first meeting of BRIC Agriculture Ministers was held in Moscow on March 26, 2010. The meeting focused on food security, agricultural cooperation, and establishing a mechanism for regular dialogue among the four nations' agricultural sectors. BRIC (later BRICS) agricultural cooperation became institutionalized after this.
A
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Explanation
India is indeed a member of the G-20 (Group of Twenty), which is an international forum for governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies. India has been a member since the G-20's establishment and hosted the summit in 2023.