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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

Consider the following facts about International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation.

  1. Only developed countries are permanent members of this organisation. Developing countries are granted non-member observer status.
  2. Both members and non-members, and the private sector can benefit by IPEEC supported initiatives.
  3. IPEEC is a forum for dialogue on energy, environment and economy.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only 2

  2. Both 1 and 3

  3. Both 2 and 3

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) is a high-level international forum which includes developed and developing countries. Its purpose is to enhance global cooperation in the field of energy efficiency (EE) and to facilitate policies that yield energy efficiency gains across all sectors globally. IPEEC supported initiatives are open to both member and non-member nations as well as the private sector. IPEEC provides a forum that opens up a dialogue on energy, economic and environment issues between developed and developing nations as well as the private sector.

Multiple choice

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of states that are located primarily in Europe. How many states constitute the European Union?

  1. 22

  2. 24

  3. 26

  4. 28
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The European Union comprised 28 member states during the period referenced in this question (pre-Brexit). The UK's departure in 2020 reduced this to 27, but the question context clearly indicates the pre-Brexit composition. Options 22, 24, and 26 are incorrect figures for the EU's membership.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the G-8?

  1. Russia

  2. Canada

  3. Italy

  4. Japan

  5. Sweden
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Sweden is not a member of the G-8 (Group of Eight), which consists of the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, and Russia. Sweden is part of the European Union but not in the G-8 grouping, which represents the world's major advanced economies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct for BRICS countries? (a) BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China and Saudi Arabia. (b) BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and Saudi Arabia. (c) BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. (d) Brazil spends maximum proportion of its GDP on health among BRICS countries.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b and d

  3. Only c and d

  4. Only b

  5. Only d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

BRICS stand for Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and Brazil. BRICS spends maximum proportion of its GDP on health,

Multiple choice

The purpose of the United Nations are: (i) To maintain International Peace and Security (ii) To establish World Government (iii) To develop friendly relations among Member States (iv) To secure International cooperation in solving problems of social. economic and humanitarian character. Of these following are correct:

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii)

  2. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

  3. (ii) and (iii)

  4. (i), (iii) and (iv)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Charter Article 1 sets out four purposes: maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, achieving international cooperation in solving problems (economic, social, humanitarian), and being a center for harmonizing actions. Establishing a 'world government' is NOT a UN purpose.

Multiple choice

Which of the following activities is performed by Red Cross?

  1. Providing help and relief to victim of any calamity

  2. Organising campaign for the control of epidemics

  3. Supply of safe drinking water

  4. Research on infectious diseases
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Red Cross provides help and relief to victims of any calamity.

Multiple choice

When was the World Health Organization, WHO established?

  1. 1942

  2. 1948

  3. 1947

  4. 1979

  5. None of these

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

The World Health Organization WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international Public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, with its headquarters in Geneva Switzerland. WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group. Its predecessor, the Health Organization, was an agency of the League of Nations.