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. Islamabad
D. Colombo

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. South Africa
B. Egypt
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Argentina

Correct Answer: Option A


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. Angola
B. Nigeria
C. Brazil
D. Equatorial Guinea

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. India, Brazil, South Africa
B. India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia
C. Brazil, India, Italy
D. Indonesia, India, Brazil

Correct Answer: Option D


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. 20
C. 15
D. 10

Correct Answer: Option D


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

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

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. UNICEF
B. FAO
C. WHO
D. World Bank

Correct Answer: Option C


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. Action on Water for Sustainable Development
D. Ocean Science 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. Its headquarters is in Geneva
C. It was established after World War II
D. It focuses solely on children in Europe

Correct Answer: Option C


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. Trade volume
C. IMF quotas
D. Population

Correct Answer: Option C


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. 27
B. 47
C. 54
D. 193

Correct Answer: Option B


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. 2013
C. 2015
D. 2017

Correct Answer: Option C


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. 1946
B. 1945
C. 1942
D. 1944

Correct Answer: Option D


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. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA
B. BRICS nations
C. G7 members
D. UN Security Council permanent members

Correct Answer: Option A


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. Arvind Subramanian
B. No Indian has headed the IMF
C. Manmohan Singh
D. Raghuram Rajan

Correct Answer: Option B


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. Canada
B. Russia
C. United States
D. Brazil

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. Palau
B. East Timor
C. Namibia
D. Kosovo

Correct Answer: Option A


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. Military cooperation
C. Antitrust and competition law
D. Space exploration

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. Canadian presidency
C. Chinese presidency
D. Indian 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. Applicable only to developing countries
B. Mandatory for all WTO members
C. A plurilateral agreement for interested members
D. Part of the TRIPS agreement

Correct Answer: Option C


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