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The UNDP provides assistance in the areas of _________. 

  1. Forestry

  2. Farming

  3. Fisheries

  4. Mining

  5. All of these


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

UNDP works with a purpose to eliminate poverty and decrease disparity through sustainable development in 170 countries. It promotes sustainable development by providing assistance in economic and social sectors, such as forestry, farming, fisheries, etc.

The main aim of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations is _________.

  1. To increase agricultural production

  2. To raise quality and quantity of food production

  3. To improve standard of living of the people

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mandate of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is to work to ensure that good nutrition levels and standards of living are available to people across the globe. The FAO endeavours to achieve this aim by improving the agricultural productivity and rural living conditions.

___________ is the largest agency in the world for coordinating technical and investment cooperation among nations.

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. UNDP

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UNDP coordinates technical and investment cooperation among nations. It aims to reduce poverty, eradicate HIV/AIDS, promote democratic governance, prevent crisis and bring about social development.

Match the following
a. $1980\;\;\;\;\;\;\;$i. First Polish Presidential election
b. $1981\;\;\;\;\;\;\;$ii. Agreement for first free elections
c. $1989\;\;\;\;\;\;\;$iii. Imposition of martial law in Poland
d. $1990\;\;\;\;\;\;\;$iv. Strike in Leningrad shipyard

  1. a iii$\;\;$b iv$\;\;$c i$\;\;$d ii

  2. a ii$\;\;$b iii$\;\;$c iv$\;\;$d i

  3. a i$\;\;$b ii$\;\;$c iii$\;\;$d iv

  4. a iv$\;\;$b iii$\;\;$c ii$\;\;$d i


Correct Option: D

Organization that publishes Human Development Report is __________.

  1. UNESCO

  2. WHO

  3. UNDP

  4. FICCI


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual milestone published by the Human Development Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  • As of 2013, the last decade saw convergence in human development indicators (HDI) values globally, although progress was uneven within and between regions. Developing countries' transformation into major economies with growing political influence has impacted human development progress.

The headquarters of ILO is at ____________.

  1. Washington

  2. Geneva

  3. The Hague

  4. Manila


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ILO was located in Geneva in the summer of 1920 with France's Albert Thomas as the first Director of the International Labour Office, which is the Organization's permanent Secretariat.

UNDP stands for __________.

  1. United Nation Department Project

  2. United Nation Development Programme

  3. Union Nation Devotional Programme

  4. Union National Diversion Programme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. It provides expert advice, training, and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
  • The status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP Administrator is the third highest-ranking official of the United Nations after the United Nations Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General.

Where is the headquarters of the Food and Agricultural Organisation ?

  1. Rome

  2. London

  3. Geneva

  4. New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations. FAO seeks to coordinate the efforts of governments and technical agencies through programmes fro developing agriculture, forestry and fisheries. 

Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organisation ?

  1. New York

  2. Rome

  3. London

  4. Geneva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which are the two international agencies which provide financial assistance to countries in need? 

  1. ILO and WHO

  2. IMF and IBRD

  3. WTO and GATT

  4. UNICEF and UNESCO


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are institutions in the United Nations system. They share the same goal of raising living standards in their member countries. Their approaches to this goal are complementary, with the IMF focusing on macroeconomic issues and the World Bank concentrating on long-term economic development and poverty reduction.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was created in 1944 to help Europe rebuild after World War II. Today, IBRD provides loans and other assistance primarily to middle income countries. IBRD is the original World Bank institution. It works closely with the rest of the World Bank Group to help developing countries reduce poverty, promote economic growth, and build prosperity.