Uno, Other International And National Organisation (Railway)

Total Questions: 36

11. What is the full form of the abbreviation UPU which is related with United Nations? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 23.01.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (3) Universal Postal Union
Solution:Universal Postal Union is the specialized agency of the United Nations.

• It was established in 1874 and is the second oldest international organization worldwide after International Telecommunication Union (1865).

• Its headquarter is located in Bern, Switzerland, and consists of 192 member countries.

12. Which of these is not the member of UN Security Council as of October 2020? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 23.01.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) Malaysia
Solution:The Security Council is one of the UN's six main organs, and is aimed at maintaining international peace and security.

• The UNSC has 15 member and five of them; US, UK, Russia, China and France are permanent members, who have veto rights.

• The ten elected or non-permanent members have a tenure of two years.

13. As of 31st October 2020, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has __________ members countries. [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 25.01.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (3) 190
Solution:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was conceived at a UN conference in Bretton Woods (New Hampshire. United States) in July 1944.

• Andorra, a microstate situated between France and Spain became the IMF's 190th member on October 16, 2020.

14. Which of the following is NOT a part of the UN? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 25.01.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (1) The State Council
Solution:The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945.

• The six organs of UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice and the UN Secretariat.

15. Where is the headquarters of International Labour Organization (ILO) located? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 25.01.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (3) Geneva, Switzerland
Solution:The ILO's executive authority is vested in a 56-member Governing Body, which is elected by the Conference.

• The International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland, composed of the permanent Secretariat and professional staff, handles day-to-day operations under the supervision of an appointed director general.

16. What does the abbrevation SAARC stand for? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 27.01.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (4) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
Solution:The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in Dhaka on 8 December, 1985.

• The Headquarters and Secretariat of the Association are at Kathmandu, Nepal.

• SAARC comprises of eight member States: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

17. What is the full form of NASSCOM? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 03.02.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOFTWARE AND SERVICES COMPANIES
Solution:Established in 1988, National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) is a non-profit organisation.

• Members of NASSCOM are Indian Co software development, software services, IT-enabled/BPO (Business Process out sourcing) services.

18. What is G-7? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 04.02.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (4) 7 IMF-described advanced economies in the world
Solution:In 2020, the IMF described group of Seven (G7) countries as major advanced economies of world.

• After termination of Russia G-8 become a G-7.

• These Countries are United States, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

19. What is the driving force and executive body of the European Union (EU)? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 04.02.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (3) European Commission
Solution:The European Commission (EC) is the executive branch of the European Union.

• It is responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU laws and directing the union's administrative operations

• It operates as a cabinet government with 27 members of the Commission (known as "commissioners").

20. Which was the last country to join BRICS? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 04.02.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (4) South Africa
Solution:BRICS, earlier known as BRIC, consisted of Brazil. Russia, India and China when it was formed in 2006.

• South Africa officially became a member nation on 24 December 2010, after being formally invited by China to join.

• The group was renamed BRICS with the "S" standing for South Africa.