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 #301
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the UN, headquartered in:
A. Paris
B. Geneva
C. Vienna
D. New York

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The ILO, founded in 1919, has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Question #302
How many member states does the United Nations have as of 2026?
A. 193
B. 195
C. 191
D. 197

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The UN has 193 member states. South Sudan was the last to join in 2011.

Question #303
SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) came into force in which year?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2004
D. 2007

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
SAFTA was signed in 2004 and came into effect on 1 January 2006, aiming to reduce tariffs among SAARC members.

Question #304
The 'ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)' was established in which year?
A. 2020
B. 2010
C. 2005
D. 2015

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The AEC was officially launched on 31 December 2015, aiming for economic integration.

Question #305
Which of the following is NOT a function of the IMF?
A. Lending to countries with balance of payments problems
B. Providing long-term development finance
C. Promoting exchange rate stability
D. Surveillance of global economy

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Long-term development finance is primarily the role of the World Bank, not the IMF.

Question #306
The 'Alma-Ata Declaration' of 1978 is related to:
A. Climate Change
B. Nuclear Disarmament
C. Universal Education
D. Primary Health Care

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Alma-Ata Declaration, organized by WHO and UNICEF, identified primary health care as key to health for all.

Question #307
The UNESCO 'Man and the Biosphere (MAB)' Programme was launched in:
A. 1971
B. 1968
C. 1980
D. 1976

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
MAB was launched in 1971 to improve the relationship between people and their environments.

Question #308
Which UN agency publishes the 'State of the World's Children' report?
A. UNESCO
B. UNICEF
C. UNDP
D. WHO

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
UNICEF releases the State of the World's Children report annually.

Question #309
The first SAARC Summit was held in which city?
A. Kathmandu
B. New Delhi
C. Dhaka
D. Colombo

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The inaugural SAARC Summit took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in December 1985.

Question #310
BRICS adopted the 'New Development Bank' during which summit?
A. 7th Summit (Ufa, 2015)
B. 5th Summit (Durban, 2013)
C. 4th Summit (New Delhi, 2012)
D. 6th Summit (Fortaleza, 2014)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The agreement to establish the New Development Bank was signed at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, in 2014.

Question #311
The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting is called the:
A. Finance Track
B. Engagement Group
C. Leaders' Summit
D. Sherpa Track

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The G20 works through two tracks: the Finance Track for finance ministers and central bank governors, and the Sherpa Track for broader issues.

Question #312
The headquarters of OPEC is in Vienna, Austria. Where was it originally located?
A. Geneva
B. Baghdad
C. Riyadh
D. Tehran

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
OPEC's first headquarters was in Geneva (1960–1965), then moved to Vienna.

Question #313
The UN Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by how many original member states?
A. 60
B. 51
C. 45
D. 50

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The UN Charter was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco; Poland signed later, making the original membership 51.

Question #314
Which Indian has served as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. Vijay Nambiar
C. Syed Akbaruddin
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
No Indian has held the post of UN Deputy Secretary-General. The position has been held by various other nationals.

Question #315
The International Monetary Fund's 'Quota' determines a member's:
A. Voting power and borrowing capacity
B. Representation in WTO
C. Share of World Bank loans
D. Trade tariff concessions

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
IMF quotas are a key determinant of a country's voting power and how much it can borrow.

Question #316
The WTO Ministerial Conference is held at least once in:
A. Two years
B. Three years
C. Four years
D. One year

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The WTO Ministerial Conference meets at least once every two years.

Question #317
The 'WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control' entered into force in which year?
A. 2000
B. 2005
C. 2003
D. 2008

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It entered into force on 27 February 2005, as the first global public health treaty.

Question #318
The World Bank's 'Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)' provides:
A. Grants for education
B. Political risk insurance for investments
C. Trade financing
D. Direct loans to farmers

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
MIGA promotes foreign direct investment by offering insurance against political risks.

Question #319
The UN General Assembly meets in regular session:
A. Once a year
B. As needed
C. Every two years
D. Twice a year

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The General Assembly convenes annually from September to December, with special sessions as required.

Question #320
The ASEAN Secretariat is located in:
A. Manila
B. Bangkok
C. Jakarta
D. Singapore

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The ASEAN Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.