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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports directly to the UN Security Council on all nuclear matters.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The IAEA reports to both the UN General Assembly and Security Council, but it is an autonomous international organization. It reports to the Security Council specifically on safeguard violations or non-compliance issues.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the G20?
- Argentina
- Saudi Arabia
- Nigeria
- South Korea
Answer: Nigeria
Nigeria is not a G20 member. The G20 comprises 19 countries plus the EU: 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.
INTERPOL's headquarters is located in _____, France.
- Paris
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Nice
Answer: Lyon
INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) has its General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon, France, since 1989. It facilitates cross-border police cooperation globally.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
- True
- False
Answer: True
FAO, established in 1945 and headquartered in Rome, is a specialized UN agency that leads global efforts to eradicate hunger, improve nutrition, and ensure food security for all.
Which country was the last to join the original BRIC group, forming BRICS?
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- South Africa
Answer: South Africa
South Africa joined the BRIC group (Brazil, Russia, India, China) in 2010, forming BRICS. The first BRICS summit with South Africa was held in Sanya, China, in 2011.
The African Union (AU) was officially launched in _____, replacing the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
- 1999
- 2001
- 2002
- 2005
Answer: 2002
The African Union was officially launched on July 9, 2002, in Durban, South Africa, succeeding the OAU to promote greater unity, development, and peace across the African continent.
UNICEF was originally created to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries devastated by World War II.
- True
- False
Answer: True
UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) was created in 1946 for post-WWII relief. It became a permanent part of the UN system in 1953, though the acronym was retained.
Where is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), located?
- New York, USA
- Geneva, Switzerland
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Vienna, Austria
Answer: The Hague, Netherlands
The ICJ, also known as the World Court, is located in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the only principal UN organ not located in New York.
OPEC was founded in _____ in Baghdad by five founding countries.
- 1958
- 1960
- 1962
- 1965
Answer: 1960
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in September 1960 in Baghdad by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
The United Nations Security Council has 15 members, including 5 permanent members with veto power.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The UNSC has 15 members: 5 permanent (China, France, Russia, UK, USA) with veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.
Which of the following is NOT part of the World Bank Group?
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
- International Development Association (IDA)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF is a separate international organization. The World Bank Group consists of five institutions: IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in _____ through the Bangkok Declaration.
- 1965
- 1967
- 1970
- 1975
Answer: 1967
ASEAN was established on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, by five founding members: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
NATO was established primarily as an economic cooperation organization among European nations.
- True
- False
Answer: False
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was established in 1949 as a collective defense alliance against potential aggression, not primarily for economic cooperation. Its core principle is Article 5 collective defense.
Which unique tripartite structure characterizes the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
- Government, Military, Civil Society
- Government, Employers, Workers
- UN, NGOs, Private Sector
- Developed Nations, Developing Nations, LDCs
Answer: Government, Employers, Workers
The ILO is the only UN agency with a tripartite structure where government representatives, employers, and workers jointly participate in decision-making processes.
SAARC was formally established in _____ during the first summit held in Dhaka.
- 1983
- 1985
- 1987
- 1990
Answer: 1985
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on December 8, 1985, with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
UNESCO's headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
- True
- False
Answer: False
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) headquarters is located in Paris, France, not Geneva. Geneva hosts many UN agencies but not UNESCO.
Which of the following agreements led to the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
- Havana Charter
- Marrakesh Agreement
- Geneva Protocol
- Doha Declaration
Answer: Marrakesh Agreement
The WTO was established on January 1, 1995, following the Marrakesh Agreement signed in April 1994, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in _____, USA.
- New York
- Washington D.C.
- Chicago
- Boston
Answer: Washington D.C.
The IMF headquarters is in Washington D.C., established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference to promote global monetary cooperation and financial stability.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
- True
- False
Answer: True
WHO was established on April 7, 1948, and serves as the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the UN system.
In which year was the United Nations officially established?
- 1942
- 1945
- 1948
- 1950
Answer: 1945
The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, after the ratification of the UN Charter by the majority of signatories including the five permanent members of the Security Council.