International Organizations MCQs

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International Organizations MCQs

Practice International Organizations MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the United Nations, World Bank, IMF, WTO, WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, SAARC, BRICS, G20, ASEAN, OPEC and other important international organizations frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #221
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the G20?
A. South Africa
B. Spain
C. Argentina
D. Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Spain is a permanent guest of the G20 but not a member. The G20 members include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK, USA, and the EU.

Question #222
The 'United Nations Relief and Works Agency' (UNRWA) primarily serves which group?
A. Climate refugees
B. Refugees worldwide
C. Internally displaced persons in Africa
D. Palestine refugees

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
UNRWA provides assistance and protection for Palestine refugees in the Near East.

Question #223
The IMF's 'Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust' provides loans to:
A. All member countries
B. Low-income countries
C. Middle-income countries
D. Private enterprises

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The PRGT offers concessional financial support to low-income member countries to help them achieve macroeconomic stability and reduce poverty.

Question #224
ASEAN's 'Treaty of Amity and Cooperation' was first signed in:
A. 1976
B. 1984
C. 1967
D. 1992

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia was signed in 1976, promoting peace and friendly relations.

Question #225
The 'Global Financial Stability Report' is published by:
A. OECD
B. IMF
C. World Bank
D. BIS

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The IMF publishes the Global Financial Stability Report twice a year, assessing global financial market conditions.

Question #226
Which UN specialized agency sets international labour standards?
A. ILO
B. UNESCO
C. WHO
D. FAO

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the UN agency that sets labour standards, develops policies, and promotes decent work.

Question #227
The 'Almaty Programme of Action' was adopted by the UN to address the needs of:
A. Landlocked developing countries
B. Post-conflict countries
C. Least developed countries
D. Small island developing states

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Almaty Programme of Action (2003) focused on the special needs of landlocked developing countries.

Question #228
OPEC's headquarters was originally in:
A. Vienna
B. Riyadh
C. Geneva
D. Baghdad

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
OPEC's first headquarters was in Geneva, Switzerland (1960–1965), before moving to Vienna, Austria.

Question #229
The 'International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes' (ICSID) is part of which group?
A. World Bank Group
B. WTO
C. IMF
D. UNCTAD

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
ICSID is one of the five institutions of the World Bank Group, providing facilities for conciliation and arbitration of investment disputes.

Question #230
The 'UN Commission on Human Rights' was replaced by which body in 2006?
A. UN Human Rights Committee
B. UN Human Rights Council
C. UN High Commissioner for Refugees
D. UN Women

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The UN Human Rights Council, based in Geneva, replaced the Commission on Human Rights in 2006.

Question #231
What is the maximum term of the UN Secretary-General?
A. 4 years, renewable once
B. 5 years, renewable once
C. 5 years, no renewal
D. 6 years, renewable once

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The UN Secretary-General serves a five-year term and can be reappointed for a second term. No Secretary-General has served more than two terms.

Question #232
The 'UN Statistical Commission' operates under which organ?
A. ECOSOC
B. Secretariat
C. Security Council
D. General Assembly

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The UN Statistical Commission is a functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Question #233
Which country is the newest member of SAARC (as of 2026)?
A. Maldives
B. Iran
C. Afghanistan
D. Myanmar

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Afghanistan became the eighth member of SAARC in 2007. No other country has joined since.

Question #234
The 'Bali Package' is associated with which organization?
A. WTO
B. World Bank
C. IMF
D. ASEAN

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Bali Package, adopted at the 2013 WTO Ministerial Conference in Bali, was a major trade facilitation agreement.

Question #235
The UNESCO 'Memory of the World' programme aims to:
A. Preserve documentary heritage
B. Protect endangered languages
C. Promote world literature
D. Digitize all books

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Memory of the World Programme was launched in 1992 to safeguard documentary heritage against collective amnesia.

Question #236
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is based in:
A. New York
B. Copenhagen
C. Geneva
D. Lyon

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
IARC, an agency of the WHO, is located in Lyon, France.

Question #237
The 'BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement' is a:
A. Framework for currency swap and liquidity support
B. Military alliance
C. Joint anti-terror fund
D. Free trade agreement

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The CRA is a fund providing short-term liquidity support to BRICS members through currency swaps, established in 2014.

Question #238
Which Indian has served as the President of the UN General Assembly?
A. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
B. Syed Akbaruddin
C. Shashi Tharoor
D. Kamalesh Sharma

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit served as the first woman President of the UN General Assembly in 1953.

Question #239
The 'Uruguay Round' of trade negotiations led to the formation of:
A. GATT
B. WTO
C. NAFTA
D. UNCTAD

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Uruguay Round (1986–1994) concluded with the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.

Question #240
The 'Mauritius Strategy' is a UN framework for:
A. Least Developed Countries
B. Landlocked countries
C. Post-conflict peacebuilding
D. Small Island Developing States

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Mauritius Strategy (2005) addressed the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).