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- A. 45
- B. 47
- C. 49
- D. 51Science
Explanation: The United Nations began in 1945 with 51 original member states. The organization expanded substantially after decolonization and the…
Correct answer: 51Science- A. Geneva
- B. Moscow
- C. Beijing
- D. Washington
Explanation: Bread for the World, a hunger and poverty advocacy organization, is based in Washington, D.C.
Correct answer: Washington- A. Permanent members of WTO
- B. Permanent member of UN security council
- C. Pemnanent members of UNESCO
- D. None of the above
Explanation: P-5 refers to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Correct answer: Permanent member of UN security council- A. 1971
- B. 1972
- C. 1973
- D. 1974Government Agencies
Explanation: The Bank of Central African States, or BEAC, was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Correct answer: 1972- A. Vienna
- B. Geneva
- C. Paris
- D. Bern
Explanation: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Correct answer: Vienna- A. Addis Abada, Ethopia
- B. Winhoek, Namibia
- C. Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- D. Nairobai, Kenya
Explanation: The African Development Bank’s headquarters is in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Correct answer: Abidjan, Ivory Coast- A. 1974
- B. 1969
- C. 1973
- D. 1968
Explanation: The UN General Assembly adopted the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States in 1974.
Correct answer: 1974- A. USA
- B. UK
- C. Germany
- D. France
Explanation: The CFA franc used by BEAC member states is linked to the French Treasury, reflecting France’s historical monetary role in Central Africa.
Correct answer: France- A. Rome
- B. Paris
- C. Lyon
- D. Geneva
Explanation: INTERPOL, formally the International Criminal Police Organization, has its headquarters in Lyon, France.
Correct answer: Lyon- A. UNESCO
- B. UNCTAD
- C. UNDP
- D. World Bank
Explanation: The International Bureau of Education is a specialized institute of UNESCO focused on curriculum, learning, and education systems.
Correct answer: UNESCO- A. Washington, USA
- B. Geneva, Switwerland
- C. Berlin, Germany
- D. Delhi, India
Explanation: The World Meteorological Organization has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Correct answer: Geneva, Switwerland- A. 1945
- B. 1918
- C. 1950
- D. 1991World Current Affairs
Explanation: The WMO was established in 1950 when the WMO Convention came into force, replacing the earlier International Meteorological Organization.
Correct answer: 1950- A. UNDP
- B. UNESCO
- C. UNCTAD
- D. WIPO
Explanation: The World Investment Report is published by UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
Correct answer: UNCTAD- A. USA
- B. Canada
- C. Republic of Korea
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Green Climate Fund is headquartered in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Correct answer: Republic of Korea- A. World Economic Forum (WEF)
- B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
- C. SAARC
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Global Competitiveness Report was published by the World Economic Forum, which compared economies using factors such as…
Correct answer: World Economic Forum (WEF)- A. Paris
- B. Rome
- C. Geneva
- D. Jakarta
Explanation: The International Organization for Migration is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Correct answer: Geneva- A. Paris
- B. Lyon
- C. Brussels
- D. Geneva
Explanation: The World Customs Organization is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Paris is associated with several other international organizations…
Correct answer: Brussels- A. Indira Gandhi
- B. Zia ur Rehman
- C. Hussain Muhammad Ershad
- D. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Explanation: Hussain Muhammad Ershad, the President of Bangladesh, served as the first Chairman of SAARC.
Correct answer: Hussain Muhammad Ershad699. 'Global 500' awards are given for the outstanding achievement in which of the following field ?
- A. Population control
- B. Protection of environment
- C. Elimination of corruption
- D. Drug free society
Explanation: The Global 500 awards were associated with the United Nations Environment Programme and honoured major contributions to environmental…
Correct answer: Protection of environment- A. 1.5 °C
- B. 2.0 °C
- C. 2.5 °C
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Paris Agreement aims to keep global warming well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels while pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C.
Correct answer: 2.0 °C