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 general knowledge
  1. New York

  2. Nairobi

  3. Berne

  4. Vienna

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters is located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was established in 1972 and Nairobi was chosen as the host city, making it the first UN headquarters located in the Global South.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Golden Wolf Award

  2. Silver Wolf Award

  3. Platinum Wolf Award

  4. Bronze Wolf Award

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bronze Wolf Award is the only award bestowed by the World Scout Committee. Created in 1935, it recognizes exceptional service to the Scout Movement worldwide. The other wolf awards listed do not exist at the international Scout level.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nepal

  2. Myanmar

  3. Pakistan

  4. Sri Lanka

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

Pakistan was readmitted to the Commonwealth of Nations in 2008 after a five-year suspension following the 1999 coup. The suspension was lifted after Pakistan took steps toward democratic restoration and elections. Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka were never suspended from the Commonwealth during this period.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. G-7 countries

  2. Leaders of the NAM

  3. countries in favour of a common currency for Europe

  4. Palestinian and Israeli leaders

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Halifax Summit was a G-7 summit held in 1995 in Halifax, Canada. It brought together leaders from the seven major industrialized countries (G-7) to discuss global economic and political issues.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Male

  2. Islamabad

  3. Kathmandu

  4. Thimpu

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 16th SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) summit was held in Thimpu, Bhutan in April 2010. This was a significant meeting as it adopted the Thimpu Statement on Climate Change. Malé is the capital of Maldives, Islamabad of Pakistan, and Kathmandu of Nepal - all SAARC members but not the 2010 host.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Bhutan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan

  2. Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

  3. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal,Sri Lanka,Bhutan, Bangladesh and India

  4. Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SAARC has 8 member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Thailand and Indonesia are not members (they are in ASEAN).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mali

  2. malawi

  3. Botswana

  4. Nigeria

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has supported agricultural cooperatives in Mali, including mango farming initiatives. Mali is one of Africa's largest mango producers and has received UNDP support for cooperative development. Other options like Malawi, Botswana, and Nigeria are not specifically known for UNDP-supported mango cooperative programs.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. SA`

  4. China

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

BRICS originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Indonesia is not a member of BRICS. Note that option C has a typo - 'SA`' should be 'SA' (South Africa). The current BRICS members are the original five plus newer members (Iran, Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia - as of 2024), but Indonesia remains outside the group.

Multiple choice
  1. Brad Pitt

  2. Hugh Grant

  3. Orlando Bloom

  4. Johnny Depp

  5. Burt Reynolds

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

Orlando Bloom, the British actor known for roles in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean', was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009. He has since been actively involved in UNICEF's child advocacy programs, particularly focusing on education and child rights globally. The other actors listed are prominent Hollywood stars but were not appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassadors in 2009.