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Which UN agency denotes a greater portion of its funds to educational and scientific development projects in Third World countries?

  1. ILO

  2. UNESCO

  3. WHO

  4. UNICEF


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) came into force in 1946 and has its headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO collaborates among nations on educational, scientific and cultural fronts to promote international peace and universal respect for human rights. UNESCO uses its funds in programs in five areas: education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information.

Which UN agency was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. Security Council

  4. WHO


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1965, UNICEF was decorated with Nobel price for "fulfilling the condition of Nobel's will, the promotion of brotherhood among nations" and playing the role of "a peace-factor of great importance." UNICEF works for child protection, child survival, education, gender rights among children, emergencies, innovation for children, supply and logistics, and research and analysis.

The Food and Agricultural Organisation has its headquarters in ________.

  1. Geneva

  2. Rome

  3. Venice

  4. London


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

FAO stands for the Food and Agriculture Organisation. It is a specialized agency of the United Nation. Its headquarters is in Rome. Its main aim is to ensure food security for all the member nations. It also aims to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. It is responsible for making agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable.

The ________ became the first specialized agency to be affiliated with the United Nations.

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. ILO

  4. WHO


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1946, ILO became the first specialized agency of the United Nations. ILO, as a specialized UN agency, is on a mission to promote workers' rights, reinforce decent employment opportunities, strengthen social protection and enhance dialogue on work-related issues.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has its headquarters in __________.

  1. New York

  2. Washington DC

  3. Geneva

  4. Hague


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Labour Organisation has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This office houses the permanent Secretariat and professional staff to carry out daily work under the supervision of an appointed director general.

In 1919, the ILO was an affiliated agency of the __________.

  1. League of Nations

  2. United Nations

  3. UNICEF

  4. UNESCO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ILO was created in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations. This treaty officially ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers.

Food and Agricultural Organisation was founded in ___________.

  1. 1945

  2. 1949

  3. 1951

  4. 1957


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) was founded in 1945 and is one of the largest specialized agencies in the UN. FAO works to eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; bring about productive and sustainable agriculture, forestry and fisheries; reduce rural poverty; enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems; and protect livelihoods from crises.

The main functions of the ILO include _____________.

  1. Improvement of the working condition and standard of living of the workers

  2. Providing technical training to the workforce and fostering cooperative organisations and rural industries

  3. Encouraging promulgation of laws in different countries which protect labourers from the exploitation of industrialists, factory owners and big landlords

  4. ILO also helps the workers in vocational training and other skills

  5. All of these


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

ILO works to influence national legislation in favour of improving working conditions and standard of living of workers in member countries. It also strives to provide workforce training, promote cooperative organizations and rural industries, conduct research on unemployment and underemployment, and protect the rights of international migrants and organized labour.

The main functions of the UNICEF include ______________.

  1. To arrange for the welfare of infants and their mothers

  2. To arrange for nutritious diet for the younger generation of the world

  3. To provide medical aid to fight diseases in the underdeveloped and developing countries

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

UNICEF works to save the life of children, safeguard their rights aid in their development by providing food, education, medical aid, etc. In 1965, UNICEF was decorated with Nobel price for "fulfilling the condition of Nobel's will, the promotion of brotherhood among nations" and playing the role of "a peace-factor of great importance." UNICEF works for child protection, child survival, education, gender rights among children, emergencies, innovation for children, supply and logistics, and research and analysis. UNICEF operates in 190 countries.

The ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in __________.

  1. 1960

  2. 1969

  3. 1973

  4. 1988


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ILO works to improve labour conditions around the globe.Recognizing its contribution to bettering labour conditions and living standards worldwide, it was accorded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.