Polity Miscellaneous (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

11. United Nations has identified few characteristics of Good Governance. Which one of the followings is not one of those characteristics? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Government Legitimacy
Solution:Good governance has 8 major characteristics as per united Nations. It includes Participation, Rule of law, Transparency, Responsiveness, Consensus Oriented, Equality and Inclusiveness, Effectiveness and Efficiency, and Accountability.

Objectives of the UN:

  • To develop friendly relations among nations
  • To promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
  • To achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems
  • To serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.

12. Which one is not true for good governance? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Religiosity and Emotionality
Solution:Good governance has 8 major characteristics as per united Nations. It includes Participation, Rule of law, Transparency, Responsiveness, Consensus Oriented, Equality and Inclusiveness, Effectiveness and Efficiency, and Accountability.

According to the UN and the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India, good governance comprises eight core characteristics:
Participation: Inclusive engagement of citizens in decision-making processes.
Rule of Law: Impartial enforcement of laws with protection for human rights.
Transparency: Decisions are made openly and accessible, fostering trust.
Accountability: The ability of all institutions to address their stakeholders.
Consensus-Oriented: Mediating diverse interests to achieve societal well-being.
Equity and Inclusiveness: Ensuring all members feel a stake in society.
Effectiveness and Efficiency: Meeting societal needs with optimal resource use. Responsiveness: Addressing citizen concerns promptly and effectively

13. Who is the present Secretary General of the United Nations Organization? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) Antonio Guterres
Solution:Antonio Guterres is the present Secretary-General of the United Nations Organisation.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States.
Its mission and work guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter and implemented by its various organs and specialised agencies.
Its activities include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development and upholding international law.

14. Who among the following has been the first African U.N. Secretary General? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Boutros-Boutros Ghali
Solution:The first African UN Secretary General was Boutros-Boutros Ghali. He worked as the 6th UN Secretary-General from 1 January, 1992 to 31 December, 1996. He was an Egyptian politician and diplomat. The second African Secretary General was Kofi Annan. Current Secretary General of United Nations is Antonio Guterres, a Portuguese politician and diplomat.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States.
Its mission and work guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter and implemented by its various organs and specialised agencies.
Its activities include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development and upholding international law.

15. Which U.N. Secretary General served for the longest period? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) U. Thant
Solution:Third Secretary General of United Nations U. Thant served for the longest period (1961-1971). Tenure of all Secretary Generals is given below:
  1. Trygve Lie (Norway) - 1 February, 1946-10 November, 1952
  2. Dag Hammarskjold (Sweden) - 10 April, 1953-18 September, 1961
  3. U. Thant (Burma) - 3 November, 1961-31 December, 1971
  4. Kurt Waldheim (Austria) - 1 January, 1972-31 December, 1981
  5. Javier Perez de Cuellar (Peru) - 1 January, 1982-31 December, 1991
  6. Boutros-Boutros Ghali (Egypt) - 1 January, 1992-31 December, 1996
  7. Kofi Annan (Ghana) - 1 January, 1997-31 December, 2006
  8. Ban Ki Moon (South Korea) - 1 January, 2007-31 December, 2016
  9. Antonio Guterres (Portugal) - 1 January, 2017 — incumbent.

16. Who was the permanent Representative of India to the UN before Syed Akbaruddin? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Asoke Kumar Mukerji
Solution:Asoke Kumar Mukerji was the permanent representative of India to the UN before Syed Akbaruddin. Ruchira Kamboj is the current permanent representative of India since August 2022.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States.
Its mission and work guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter and implemented by its various organs and specialised agencies.
Its activities include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development and upholding international law.

17. World’s main languages are - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2002, U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2003]

(1) Chinese

(2) English

(3) Hindi

(4) Spanish

Which one of the given languages is not an official language of the United Nations, choose the correct answer using the code below:

Correct Answer: (c) Hindi
Solution:Hindi is not an official language of United Nations. English and French are used as working languages while the six official languages are English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States.
Its mission and work guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter and implemented by its various organs and specialised agencies.
Its activities include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development and upholding international law.

18. Which are the official languages of the U.N.O.? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (d) English, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish
Solution:Hindi is not an official language of United Nations. English and French are used as working languages while the six official languages are English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian.

Objectives of the UN:

  • To develop friendly relations among nations
  • To promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
  • To achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems
  • To serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.

19. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.
2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (not by UNICEF) in November 1999. The UN General Assembly welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution of 2002. Ekushe February, or simply "Ekushe", which is "The 21 in Bangla, commemorates the day in 1952 when students of the University of Dhaka launched a nationwide protest against the imposition of Urdu on the people of what was then East Pakistan.

20. The UN General Assembly has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism. Which language is mentioned in that for the first time? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam), 2022]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Solution:The India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in June 2022, in which Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali Languages were mentioned for the first time.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), headquartered in New York City, is the principal policy-making body of the UN, established in 1945 under the UN Charter. It provides a unique platform for multilateral dialogue on a wide range of international issues outlined in the Charter. The UNGA's inaugural session was held on January 10, 1946, with 51 founding member states.

  • Foundation of UNGA: Formed after the League of Nations' failure, the UNGA became a key organ of the newly created United Nations to promote global peace and
    cooperation.
  • Aim of UNGA: Provide a platform for sovereign equality, allowing all member states to discuss and address global issues collectively.
  • Headquarters: Initially met in various locations before establishing its permanent headquarters in New York City in 1951.
  • Expansion of Membership: As more nations gained independence, UN membership expanded significantly, reflecting the changing global political landscape.