International Organizations (Part – II)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which of the following countries have formed NAMA-11? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Developed countries
(b) Developing countries
(c) Least developed countries
(d) Developing and least developed countries

Correct Answer: (b) Developing countries

Solution:The NAMA-11 is the group of developing countries with common interest in the NAMA (Non-Agricultural Market Access) trade negotiations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It is a coalition for seeking flexibilities to limit market opening in industrial goods trade. Its members are Argentina, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Namibia, Philippines, South Africa and Tunisia. The NAMA negotiations of the WTO are based on the Doha Declaration of 2001 that calls for a reduction in tariffs, particularly on exportable goods of interest to developing countries. NAMA covers manufacturing products, fuel and mining products, fish and fish products and forestry products.

12. Digital Economy Report, 2019 issued first time by whom? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) World Bank
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) UNCTAD

Correct Answer: (d) UNCTAD

Solution:The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) had released its first-ever Digital Economy Report, 2019 in September, 2019. This report maps the flow, data and funds in the worlds digital economy. According to the report, India generated the ninth-highest e-commerce sales globally in 2017. UNCTAD released the second Digital Economy Report in September, 2021.

13. Who among the following is the founder of 'World Economic Forum'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Klaus Schwab
(b) John Kenneth Galbraith
(c) Robert Julic
(d) Paul Krugman

Correct Answer: (a) Klaus Schwab

Solution:The World Economic Forum (WEF) is the international organization for public-private cooperation. It was founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The WEF is mostly known for its annual meeting at the end of January in Davos, Switzerland.

14. Where was the World Economic Forum Meet-2016, organized? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Switzerland
(b) Laos
(c) Austria
(d) France

Correct Answer: (a) Switzerland

Solution:The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2016 was organized in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland in January. 2016. The 2024 annual meeting of the WEF took place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from 15-19 January, 2024 un- der the motto "Rebuilding Trust'.

15. Which of the following were underlined by Indian Prime Minister as the Global challenges at the World Economic Forum's Annual Summit at Davos (Switzerland) on 23rd January, 2018? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

1. Climate Change

2. Terrorism

3. Protectionism

4. Cold War

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Codes:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Solution:Climate change, Terrorism and Protectionism were under- lined by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the major Global Challenges at the World Economic Forum's 2018 Annual Summit at Davos (Switzerland).

16. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched as per the World Economic Forum's release of Global Talent Competitive Index, 2020? [U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

Country	Rank
(a) Switzerland	1
(b) Singapore	3
(c) India	72
(d) U.S.A.	4

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:According to the Global Talent Competitive Index, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 (released by INSEAD at World Economic Forum in Davos), the ranks of the given countries are as follows:

Country	2020	2021	2022	2023
Switzerland	1	1	1	1
Singapore	3	2	2	2
India	72	88	101	103
U.S.A.	2	3	4	3

17. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) World Bank

Correct Answer: (c) World Economic Forum

Solution:The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) was a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) till 2020. This report ranked countries based on the Global Competitiveness Index.

18. Which one of the following publishes the 'Global Competitiveness Index' report? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) UNDP
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) IMF
(d) WTO

Correct Answer: (b) World Economic Forum

Solution:The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) was a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) till 2020. This report ranked countries based on the Global Competitiveness Index.

19. Which among the following is not a parameter for estimating Global Gender Gap Index of World Economic Forum? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Health
(b) Education
(c) Economy
(d) Leisure

Correct Answer: (d) Leisure

Solution:The Global Gender Gap Index is an index designed to measure gender inequalities. This index was first published in 2006 in The Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum. This index examines four overall parameters or sub- indexes (with fourteen variables) of inequality between men and women in different economies. These parameters are:

(i) Economic participation and opportunity

(ii) Educational attainment

(iii) Political empowerment

(iv) Health and survival

20. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) World Economic Forum
(b) UN Human Rights Council
(c) UN Women
(d) World Health Organization

Correct Answer: (a) World Economic Forum

Solution:The Global Gender Gap Index is an index designed to measure gender equality. It is prepared by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as part of its annual "The Global Gender Gap Report which was first published in 2006. In the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, India's rank is 129 among 146 countries. India was ranked 127 among 146 countries in 2023 Report.

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