International Organizations (Part – II)

Total Questions: 50

41. World Social Security Report is released by which of the following? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) World Bank
(b) UN Women Commission
(c) ILO
(d) UN Human Rights Commission

Correct Answer: (c) ILO

Solution:"World Social Security Report was earlier released by the ILO. At present, ILO releases 'World Social Protection Report.

42. To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives 'Crystal Award"? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

(a) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(b) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(c) World Health Organization
(d) World Economic Forum

Correct Answer: (d) World Economic Forum

Solution:Crystal Awards celebrate the achievements of leading artists and cultural figures whose leadership inspires inclusive and sustainable change. It is given annually by the World Economic Forum.

43. UNSC stand for: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) United Nations Social Council
(b) United Nations Security Council
(c) United Nations Scientific Council
(d) United Nations Secular Council

Correct Answer: (b) United Nations Security Council

Solution:UNSC stands for United Nations Security Council. The UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter. It has 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members. The five permanent members of UNSC are: China, US, France, Russia and the United Kingdom. The remaining 10 members are elected on a regional basis to serve a term of two years.

44. How many permanent members are there in the Security Council of UNO? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) 6
(b) 5
(c) 2
(d) 3

Correct Answer: (b) 5

45. Match the following: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

List-I	List-II
(A) W.T.O.	1. To provide finance to correct equilibrium in balance of payments
(B) I.M.F.	2. Generally to forbid the use of quantitative restrictions in trade
(C) SAARC	3. Sanction of Soft Loans
(D) I.D.A.	4. To promote cooperation among South Asian countries

Codes:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	3	4
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	2	1	4	3
(d)	3	2	4	1

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:The correctly matched lists are as follows:

List-I	List-II
(A) W.T.O.	Generally to forbid the use of quantitative restrictions in trade
(B) I.M.F.	To provide finance to correct equilibrium in balance of payments
(C) SAARC	To promote cooperation among South Asian countries
(D) I.D.A.	Sanction of Soft Loans

46. With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.

2. The World Bank participates as observes in IMFC's meetings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither I nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:The IMFC advises and reports to the IMF Board of Governors on the supervision and management of the international monetary and financial system, including on responses to unfolding events that may disrupt the system. The IMFC usually meets twice a year. The IMFC has 24 members. The committee usually discusses matters of common concern affecting the global economy and also advises the IMF on the direction of its work. Although the IMFC has no formal decision-making powers, in practice, it has become a key instrument for providing strategic direction to the work and policies of the fund. A number of international institutions, including the World Bank, participate as observers in the IMFC's meetings.

47. Which of the following organizations' headquarters is correct? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

(a) UNO-London
(b) WTO-Geneva
(c) ILO-Rome
(d) FAO-Geneva

Correct Answer: (b) WTO-Geneva

Solution:The correctly matched lists are as follows:

Organizations	Headquarters
UNO	New York
WTO	Geneva
ILO	Geneva
FAO	Rome

48. In which of the following city is the headquarter of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) situated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Jakarta
(b) The Hague
(c) Geneva
(d) Rome

Correct Answer: (d) Rome

Solution:The headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is situated at Rome. FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

49. How many members of UNO are there? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) 166
(b) 176
(c) 184
(d) 191

Correct Answer: (d) 191

Solution:Till 2005, United Nations had 191 members. At present, it has 193 member states. Montenegro became its 192nd member on 28 June, 2006. On 14 July, 2011, the UN General Assembly admitted the Republic of South Sudan as the 193rd member of the United Nations. The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945.

50. Which one of the following is not related to United Nations? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
(b) International Finance Corporation
(c) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
(d) Bank for International Settlements

Correct Answer: (d) Bank for International Settlements

Solution:Bank of International Settlements (BIS) is not related to the United Nations. The BIS is an international financial institution that aims to promote global monetary and financial stability through the coordination of global central banks and their monetary policy efforts. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, International Finance Corporation and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes are units of the World Bank Group, so they are related to United Nations. The World Bank Group is part of the United Nations system and has a formal relationship agreement with the UN, but retains its independence and its governance structure is different.

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