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Moderate
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Easy
  • 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
Very hard
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • A. Vienna
  • B. Geneva
  • C. Paris
  • D. Bern

Explanation: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Correct answer: Vienna
Moderate
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Easy
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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)
Moderate
  • A. Paris
  • B. Rome
  • C. Geneva
  • D. Jakarta

Explanation: The International Organization for Migration is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Correct answer: Geneva
Moderate
  • 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
Hard
  • 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 Ershad
Moderate
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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