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 #321
SAARC's first summit was held in Dhaka. The last summit (18th) as of 2026 was held in which city?
A. No summit has been held since 2016
B. Kathmandu
C. Colombo
D. Islamabad

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The 18th SAARC Summit was held in Kathmandu in 2014. The 19th summit was scheduled in Islamabad in 2016 but was postponed. No summit has taken place since.

Question #322
The BRICS grouping initially consisted of four countries. Which country joined in 2010 to form BRICS?
A. Argentina
B. Egypt
C. South Africa
D. Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
South Africa was admitted in 2010, changing the acronym from BRIC to BRICS.

Question #323
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of OPEC?
A. Equatorial Guinea
B. Angola
C. Brazil
D. Nigeria

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Brazil is not an OPEC member. Angola left OPEC in 2023, but Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea remain members.

Question #324
The G20 Troika consists of the current, previous, and incoming presidencies. Which three countries made up the Troika for 2023?
A. Indonesia, India, Brazil
B. India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia
C. India, Brazil, South Africa
D. Brazil, India, Italy

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In 2023, the Troika was Indonesia (2022 presidency), India (2023), and Brazil (2024).

Question #325
The UN Security Council has how many non-permanent members?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 15

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Security Council consists of 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.

Question #326
The 'WTO Dispute Settlement Body' is composed of:
A. Independent experts
B. Representatives of all member governments
C. A seven-member tribunal
D. Judges from the International Court of Justice

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The DSB comprises all WTO members, typically meeting as the General Council.

Question #327
The 'World Health Report' is published by:
A. FAO
B. World Bank
C. UNICEF
D. WHO

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The World Health Report, published annually, assesses global health issues and WHO's performance.

Question #328
The UN declared 2015–2024 as the 'International Decade for People of African Descent'. The UNESCO designated decade 2022–2032 for:
A. Indigenous Languages
B. Family Farming
C. Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
D. Action on Water for Sustainable Development

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The UN proclaimed 2022–2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, led by UNESCO.

Question #329
Which of the following statements about UNICEF is correct?
A. It is a specialized agency of the UN
B. It was established after World War II
C. It focuses solely on children in Europe
D. Its headquarters is in Geneva

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
UNICEF was created in 1946 to help children affected by World War II and is headquartered in New York.

Question #330
The IMF's 'Special Drawing Rights' are allocated to members based on their:
A. GDP per capita
B. IMF quotas
C. Population
D. Trade volume

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
SDR allocations are distributed according to members' quotas in the IMF.

Question #331
The 'UN Human Rights Council' has how many member states?
A. 47
B. 193
C. 27
D. 54

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Human Rights Council consists of 47 member states elected by the General Assembly.

Question #332
The 'Nairobi Package' was adopted at the WTO Ministerial Conference in which year?
A. 2019
B. 2015
C. 2013
D. 2017

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Nairobi Package was adopted at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in 2015, addressing export competition in agriculture.

Question #333
The 'World Bank' and 'IMF' were created at the Bretton Woods Conference in:
A. 1942
B. 1945
C. 1944
D. 1946

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The conference was held in July 1944, establishing both institutions.

Question #334
The term 'Five Eyes' refers to an intelligence alliance among which countries?
A. G7 members
B. UN Security Council permanent members
C. BRICS nations
D. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Not a UN-related organization, but a separate intelligence-sharing pact.

Question #335
Who was the first Indian to head the International Monetary Fund?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Arvind Subramanian
C. No Indian has headed the IMF
D. Manmohan Singh

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
No Indian has served as the Managing Director of the IMF.

Question #336
The 'OPEC+' format includes which non-member country as a key participant?
A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. Canada
D. United States

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Russia has been a major participant in the OPEC+ agreement on oil production cuts.

Question #337
The UN Trusteeship Council suspended its operations after the independence of which territory?
A. Kosovo
B. East Timor
C. Namibia
D. Palau

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Palau, the last trust territory, gained independence in 1994, after which the Council suspended operations.

Question #338
The 'BRICS International Competition Conference' focuses on:
A. Cultural exchanges
B. Space exploration
C. Antitrust and competition law
D. Military cooperation

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It is a forum for competition authorities of BRICS countries to discuss antitrust issues.

Question #339
The 'G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group' was established during which presidency?
A. Russian presidency
B. Indian presidency
C. Chinese presidency
D. Canadian presidency

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
It was established under the Russian G20 presidency in 2013.

Question #340
The 'WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)' is:
A. Mandatory for all WTO members
B. A plurilateral agreement for interested members
C. Applicable only to developing countries
D. Part of the TRIPS agreement

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The GPA is a plurilateral agreement within the WTO framework, not binding on all members.