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

The UNICEF was awarded the _____________________ in $1965$.

  1. Pulitzer Prize

  2. Nobel Peace Prize

  3. Booker Prize

  4. Ramon Magsaysay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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".

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

UNESCO came into force in __________.

  1. 1949

  2. 1946

  3. 1945

  4. 1944
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B Correct answer
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.

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

WHO (World Health Organization) was established on ______________.

  1. 7 April, 1948

  2. 7 June, 1948

  3. 7 July, 1948

  4. 7 October, 1948
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A Correct answer
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.

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

UNICEF was created in ________.

  1. 1942

  2. 1945

  3. 1946

  4. 1956
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C Correct answer
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 elimination of the words "International" and "Emergency".

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

UNICEF was formerly known as the ___________.

  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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A Correct answer
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".

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

UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in _________.

  1. 1960

  2. 1965

  3. 1970

  4. 1972
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B Correct answer
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. 

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

UNESCO headquarter is located in _________.

  1. New York

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Geneva
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C Correct answer
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. 

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

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
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B Correct answer
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.

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

Which UN agency was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. UNESCO

  2. UNICEF

  3. Security Council

  4. WHO
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.