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The UNICEF was awarded the _____________________ in $1965$.

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  1. Pulitzer Prize

  2. Nobel Peace Prize

  3. Booker Prize

  4. Ramon Magsaysay

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nineteen years after its founding, UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on 26 October 1965 for "fulfilling the condition of Nobel's will, the promotion of brotherhood among the nations“ and emerging on the world stage as a “a peace-factor of great importance".

UNESCO came into force in __________.

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. 1949

  2. 1946

  3. 1945

  4. 1944

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was outlined in the UN constitution in 1945 and it came into force in 1946. It is a UN agency that works to promote peace and security through international collaboration between countries by education, scientific and cultural reforms. UNESCO is based in Paris.

When was the programme of Biosphere Reverse initiated by UNESCO?

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. In $1976$

  2. In $1975$

  3. In $1971$

  4. In $1977$

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Correct Option: C

WHO (World Health Organization) was established on ______________.

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. 7 April, 1948

  2. 7 June, 1948

  3. 7 July, 1948

  4. 7 October, 1948

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

WHO was founded on 7 April 1948 with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It has the goal to create healthy future for the world. It works relentlessly in 150 countries to promote health, eradicate diseases, provide vaccines, distribute medicines and purify air and water.

UNICEF was created in ________.

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. 1942

  2. 1945

  3. 1946

  4. 1956

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Correct Option: C
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UNICEF was earlier known as United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. It was formed by the UN General Assembly in 1946 to help children in the war-devastated countries. It became United Nations Children's Fund in 1953 by elimination of the words "International" and "Emergency".

UNICEF was formerly known as the ___________.

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. UN International Children's Emergency Fund

  2. UN Global Children's Fund

  3. UN Children's Temporary Fund

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UNICEF was earlier known as United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. It was formed by the UN General Assembly in 1946 to help children in the war-devastated countries. It became United Nations Children's Fund in 1953 by an elimination of the words "International" and "Emergency".

UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in _________.

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. 1960

  2. 1965

  3. 1970

  4. 1972

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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, emergencies, innovation for children, supply and logistics, and research and analysis. 

UNESCO headquarter is located in _________.

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  1. New York

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Geneva

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Correct Option: C
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. 

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

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. ILO

  2. UNESCO

  3. WHO

  4. UNICEF

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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?

political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. Security Council

  4. WHO

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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.