Question 1

United Nations structure: Which principal organ of the UN has ceased to be operational? Identify the organ whose activities were suspended after fulfilling its mandate. Choose the correct organ.

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Concept The Trusteeship Council suspended operations in 1994 after the last UN trust territory (Palau) attained self-government/independence. Final Answer Trusteeship Council

Question 2

UNSC membership (2011 term): Which set lists the five non-permanent members elected for the two-year term beginning 1 January 2011? Consider the General Assembly elections held in October 2010. Choose the correct combination.

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Given Non-permanent UNSC members for the term 1 Jan 2011 – 31 Dec 2012. Concept/Approach The UN General Assembly elected the following for the 2011–12 term in Oct 2010: India, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa. Why others are wrong Option B lists 2010–11 members, not the new 2011–12 cohort. Option C corresponds to the 2013–14 cohort. Option D corresponds to the 2012–13 cohort. Final Answer India, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa

Question 3

UN leadership: Who was the first Indian to serve as President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA)? Name the Indian leader who first held the UNGA presidency. Choose the correct person.

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Concept Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit served as President of the UNGA in 1953 (8th session), the first Indian (and first woman) to do so. Final Answer Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Question 4

International organisations: Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) located? Provide the city where WHO HQ is situated. Choose the correct city.

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Concept The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is in Geneva, Switzerland. Final Answer Geneva

Question 5

Global economic groups: Which of the following countries is not a member of the G-8 group? Identify the non-member among the choices. Choose the correct country.

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Concept The traditional G-8 (before Russia's suspension) included: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK, and the USA (with the EU also represented). India is not a G-8 member. Final Answer India

Question 6

United Nations structure (repeat concept): Which organ of the UN has ceased to be operational? Identify the principal organ whose activities were suspended after completing its work. Choose the correct organ.

Accepted Answer

Concept After the last trust territory achieved self-government/independence (1994), the Trusteeship Council suspended operations. Final Answer Trusteeship Council

Question 7

Regional cooperation: The SAARC movement was launched for what primary purpose? Focus on the organisation's core objective among member nations of South Asia. Choose the best option.

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Concept SAARC (founded 1985) aims to promote regional cooperation for the welfare and economic development of South Asian countries across multiple sectors. Final Answer Promoting regional cooperation and socio-economic development in South Asia

Question 8

International treaties and security: Which of the following is not directly related to disarmament? Identify the option that is a defense alliance rather than a disarmament treaty/framework. Choose the correct option.

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Concept NATO – military alliance (not a disarmament instrument) → correct answer. NPT – Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. CTBT – Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. SALT – Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (US-USSR arms control). Final Answer NATO

Question 9

Global South groupings: Which of the following countries is not a member of the G-15 (Group of 15)? Recall that G-15 is a forum of developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Choose the correct country.

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Concept The G-15 comprises developing nations such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Argentina, etc. Colombia is not a member. Final Answer Colombia

Question 10

UN agencies: Where is the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) located? Provide the host city of the UN's refugee agency. Choose the correct city.

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Concept The UNHCR headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Final Answer Geneva

Question 11

International organizations (defense pacts): Which was the first country to withdraw from CENTO (formerly the Baghdad Pact)? Consider original signatories: Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Choose the correct country that exited …

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Given data CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) evolved from the Baghdad Pact. Ask: Which member left first? Concept/Approach After the 1958 revolution in Iraq, the country withdrew in 1959 from the Baghdad Pact, precipitating the rebranding to CENTO. Later exits (e.g., Iran in 1979) led to dissolution, but Iraq's withdrawal was first. Common pitfalls Confusing the late-1970s withdrawals (e.g., Iran) with the first exit. Final Answer Iraq

Question 12

United Nations agencies: Which UN body specifically deals with global population issues? Focus on the unit mandated for family planning, reproductive health, and population data. Choose the correct UN body.

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Concept The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)—formerly UN Fund for Population Activities—leads UN work on population and reproductive health, demographics, and related policy assistance. Final Answer UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)

Question 13

UN principal organs (status): Which principal organ of the United Nations has virtually accomplished its original objective? Identify the organ whose activities were suspended after completing its mandate. Choose the correct organ.

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Concept The Trusteeship Council oversaw trust territories toward self-governance. After the last territory achieved independence/self-government (1994), the Council suspended operations, thus virtually accomplishing its objective. Final Answer Trusteeship Council

Question 14

Regional groupings (SAARC): In which year was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) founded? Give the founding year and recall the inaugural summit city (Dhaka). Choose the correct year.

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Concept SAARC was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, by seven South Asian countries (Afghanistan joined in 2007). Final Answer 1985

Question 15

UN General Assembly (location): In which city is the office/seat of the UN General Assembly located? Refer to the UN Headquarters complex. Choose the correct city.

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Concept The UNGA meets at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City (with other UN offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi). Final Answer New York

Question 16

SAARC initiatives (1991–2000): SAARC observed the decade 1991–2000 as the Decade of what focus area? Identify the officially designated theme for that period. Choose the correct theme.

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Concept SAARC designated 1991–2000 as the Decade of the Girl Child to emphasize education, health, and welfare of girls across member states. Final Answer The Girl Child

Question 17

Specialized agencies (ILO): Where is the headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO)? State the host city of ILO HQ. Choose the correct city.

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Concept The ILO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, coordinating international labor standards and promoting decent work. Final Answer Geneva

Question 18

Indian institutions (health & relief): In which year was the Indian Red Cross Society established? Provide the foundation year following post–World War I developments. Choose the correct year.

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Concept The Indian Red Cross Society was formed in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act, to provide humanitarian services across India. Final Answer 1920

Question 19

UNESCO languages: What are the working languages of UNESCO? Distinguish working languages from official languages used across UN bodies. Choose the correct option.

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Concept While UNESCO recognizes six official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish), its primary working languages are English and French for day-to-day Secretariat operations. Final Answer English and French

Question 20

Global civil society: Which of the following is a Human Rights organization? Identify the NGO known for campaigns and reports on rights abuses. Choose the correct organization.

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Concept Amnesty International is a global human rights NGO advocating for prisoners of conscience, fair trials, and abolition of torture and the death penalty. Final Answer Amnesty International

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