World General Knowledge Solved MCQs
When was the United Nations founded?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1939
d) 1919
Which city is the headquarters of the
United Nations?
a) London
b) Paris
c) New York City
d) Geneva
How many main organs does the United
Nations have?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
Which organ of the United Nations is
responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
a) General Assembly
b) Economic and Social Council
c) International Court of Justice
d) Security Council
Which country is not a permanent member
of the United Nations Security Council?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) France
d) Germany
The Universal Declaration of Human
Rights was adopted by the United Nations in which year?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1948
d) 1960
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations General Assembly?
a) Enforce international law
b) Provide humanitarian aid
c) Facilitate economic development
d) Deliberate on global issues and make
recommendations
The United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF) is primarily focused on:
a) Providing food aid to developing countries
b) Promoting gender equality
c) Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation
d) Advocating for the rights and
well-being of children
Which specialized agency of the United
Nations is responsible for international health issues?
a) World Food Programme (WFP)
b) International Labour Organization (ILO)
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
is located in:
a) New York City
b) The Hague, Netherlands
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) Paris, France
What is the primary goal of the World
Health Organization (WHO)?
a) Promote global trade
b) Ensure world peace
c) Achieve international economic cooperation
d) Attain the highest possible level of
health for all people
When was the World Health Organization
(WHO) established?
a) 1945
b) 1952
c) 1960
d) 1973
Which United Nations agency is
responsible for international public health?
a) UNICEF
b) UNESCO
c) WHO
d) IMF
Who is the current Director-General of
the World Health Organization (as of my last knowledge update in September
2021)?
a) Ban Ki-moon
b) Margaret Chan
c) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
d) Antonio Guterres
In which city is the headquarters of the
World Health Organization located?
a) New York City, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Paris, France
d) London, United Kingdom
Which of the following is NOT a core
function of the World Health Organization?
a) Providing healthcare services to
individuals
b) Setting international health standards
c) Monitoring health trends and issues globally
d) Providing technical assistance to countries
The World Health Organization's
constitution enshrines the principle that health is a:
a) Privilege
b) Human right
c) Luxury
d) Political issue
What is the global campaign led by WHO
to encourage and support tobacco users to quit called?
a) Smoke-Free World
b) Quit Now
c) No Smoking Campaign
d) World No Tobacco Day
Which of the following diseases has been
officially declared eradicated by the World Health Organization?
a) Malaria
b) Tuberculosis
c) Polio
d) HIV/AIDS
Which of the following Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) is directly related to the work of the World Health
Organization?
a) SDG 4: Quality Education
b) SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
c) SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
d) SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
What is the primary goal of the World
Bank?
a) Promoting international trade
b) Eliminating poverty and promoting
shared prosperity
c) Advancing military cooperation
d) Ensuring global environmental sustainability
Which of the following institutions is a
part of the World Bank Group?
a) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
b) World Trade Organization (WTO)
c) United Nations (UN)
d) International Labour Organization (ILO)
The World Bank was established in which
year?
a) 1944
b) 1955
c) 1967
d) 1979
How many institutions make up the World
Bank Group?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Which institution within the World Bank
Group provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for
development projects?
a) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
b) International Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (IBRD)
c) International Development Association (IDA)
d) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Which institution within the World Bank
Group focuses on supporting private sector development in developing countries?
a) International Finance Corporation
(IFC)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) International Development Association (IDA)
d) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
The International Development
Association (IDA) provides loans to countries with:
a) High credit ratings
b) Low income and creditworthy economies
c) High income and strong economies
d) No specific criteria
What is the role of the Multilateral
Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)?
a) Providing grants to developing countries
b) Promoting global trade agreements
c) Providing insurance against
non-commercial risks for investments in developing countries
d) Managing global environmental agreements
Who elects the President of the World
Bank Group?
a) The United Nations General Assembly
b) The G7 countries
c) The World Bank employees
d) The World Bank Board of Governors
Where is the headquarters of the World
Bank located?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York, USA
c) Washington, D.C., USA
d) London, UK
What does UNICEF stand for?
a) United Nations International Committee for
Emergency Famine
b) United Nations International
Children's Emergency Fund
c) United Nations International Council for Education
and Families
d) United Nations International Center for
Environmental Funds
When was UNICEF established?
a) 1945
b) 1955
c) 1965
d) 1975
Which of the following is the primary
focus of UNICEF's work?
a) Environmental conservation
b) Human rights advocacy
c) Children's welfare and rights
d) Global health research
What is the main goal of UNICEF?
a) Promoting world peace
b) Providing emergency medical aid
c) Ensuring children's survival,
development, protection, and participation
d) Reducing global poverty
Which United Nations agency works in
collaboration with UNICEF on children-related issues?
a) WHO (World Health Organization)
b) FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
c) UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization)
d) IMF (International Monetary Fund)
Which of the following is NOT one of
UNICEF's core areas of focus?
a) Education
b) Nutrition
c) Women's empowerment
d) Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
UNICEF is funded by:
a) Government contributions, private donors, and other
partners
b) Donations from children worldwide
c) Profits from various international companies
d) Annual membership fees paid by member countries
UNICEF's flagship report that assesses
the well-being of children globally is known as:
a) Child Well-Being Index
b) Global Children's Report
c) Children's Development Index
d) State of the World's Children
Who is the
current (as of my last knowledge update in September 2021) executive director
of UNICEF?
a) Ban Ki-moon
b) Malala Yousafzai
c) Henrietta H. Fore
d) Antonio Guterres
In which city is UNICEF's headquarters
located?
a) New York City, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Paris, France
d) London, United Kingdom
What is the primary goal of the
International Labour Organization (ILO)?
a)
Promoting global trade
b)
Protecting human rights
c)
Ensuring social justice and decent work
d)
Facilitating international diplomacy
When was the International Labour
Organization (ILO) founded?
a)
1919
b)
1945
c)
1991
d)
2000
How many member states are the part of
the International Labour Organization (ILO) as of my knowledge cutoff date in
September 2023?
a)
100
b)
193
c)
50
d)
75
Which UN agency works closely with the
International Labour Organization (ILO) to address global labor and employment
issues?
a)
World Health Organization (WHO)
b)
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)
c)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
d)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Which convention of the ILO sets the
basic principles and rights at work, including freedom of association and the
right to collective bargaining?
a)
Convention No. 29
b)
Convention No. 87
c)
Convention No. 98
d)
Convention No. 182
What is the tripartite structure of the
International Labour Organization (ILO)?
a)
Single governing body
b)
Bureaucratic committee
c)
Joint management committee
d)
Collaboration among governments,
employers, and workers
Which of the following is one of the
"core" international labor standards established by the ILO?
a)
Maximum working hours
b)
Minimum wage levels
c)
Cultural diversity promotion
d)
Gender equality in sports
The ILO's "Decent Work Agenda"
aims to promote which of the following?
a)
Strict labor regulations
b)
Employment for all member states
c)
Opportunities for child labor
d)
Opportunities for productive work in
conditions of freedom, equity, security, and human dignity
Where is the headquarters of the
International Labour Organization (ILO) located?
a)
Geneva, Switzerland
b)
New York, USA
c)
Vienna, Austria
d)
Brussels, Belgium
Which ILO program addresses the
elimination of the worst forms of child labor?
a)
Stop Child Exploitation Program (SCEP)
b)
Child Labor Prevention Initiative (CLPI)
c)
International Program on the Elimination
of Child Labor (IPEC)
d)
Child Rights and Labor Eradication Program (CRLEP)
What does WTO stand for?
a) World Taxation Organization
b) World Trade Office
c) World Trade Organization
d) World Tariff Order
When was the WTO officially established?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1995
d) 2000
Which agreement governs the rules for
trade in goods within the WTO?
a) General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
b) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights (TRIPS)
c) Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures
(TRIMS)
d) General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade (GATT)
The WTO dispute settlement mechanism
consists of how many stages?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Which round of negotiations led to the
establishment of the World Trade Organization?
a) Doha Round
b) Seattle Round
c) Tokyo Round
d) Uruguay Round
Which principle of the WTO promotes the
idea that countries should not discriminate between their trading partners?
a) Most Favored Nation (MFN)
b) National Treatment
c) Fair Trade Principle
d) Non-Discrimination Clause
Which organization was replaced by the
WTO?
a) United Nations (UN)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) World Bank
d) General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade (GATT)
The WTO's primary objective is to:
a) Promote cultural exchange between nations
b) Ensure global military security
c) Facilitate international aid distribution
d) Promote and regulate international
trade
How often does the WTO Ministerial
Conference take place?
a) Every year
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every five years
Which one of the following is not a
principle of the WTO?
a) Reciprocity
b) Sovereignty
c) Transparency
d) Special and Differential Treatment
What is the primary purpose of the European
Union (EU)?
a)
Military Alliance
b)
Economic Integration and Cooperation
c) Cultural Exchange
d)
Environmental Conservation
Which treaty established the European
Economic Community (EEC), a precursor to the EU, in 1957?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Rome
c) Treaty of Lisbon
d)
Treaty of Maastricht
How many member countries are part of the EU?
a)
12
b)
27
c) 15
d)
8
Which EU institution represents the
collective interests of the member states and defines the general political
direction and priorities of the EU?
a)
European Central Bank (ECB)
b) European Commission
c) European Parliament
d)
European Council
Which EU institution is responsible for
proposing and implementing legislation, as well as ensuring that EU laws are
properly applied in member states?
a)
European Central Bank (ECB)
b)
European Commission
c) European Parliament
d)
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
What is the common currency used by many
EU member states?
a)
Euro
b) Pound Sterling
c) Dollar
d)
Franc
Which EU body is directly elected by EU
citizens and represents their interests in the legislative process?
a)
European Council
b) European Commission
c)
European Parliament
d)
Council of the European Union
The Schengen Agreement, which allows
passport-free travel between many EU countries, is named after a village in which
country?
a)
Germany
b) France
c) Belgium
d)
Luxembourg
What is the purpose of the European
Central Bank (ECB)?
a)
Implementing EU foreign policy
b) Enforcing environmental regulations
c)
Managing the Eurozone's monetary policy
d)
Promoting cultural exchange between EU countries
Which EU institution ensures that EU law
is interpreted and applied uniformly across all member states?
a)
European Central Bank (ECB)
b) European Commission
c)
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
d)
European Parliament
What does SAARC stand for?
a) South Asian Alliance for Resource Coordination
b) Southern Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
c) South Asian Association for Regional Coordination
d) South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation
When was SAARC founded?
a) 1980
b) 1985
c) 1990
d) 1995
How many member countries are there in
SAARC?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9
Which of the following countries is not
a member of SAARC?
a) Nepal
b) Myanmar
c) Bhutan
d) Maldives
Which city is the headquarters of SAARC?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Islamabad, Pakistan
c) Colombo, Sri Lanka
d) Kathmandu, Nepal
What is the main objective of SAARC?
a) Promoting economic competition among member countries
b) Enhancing military cooperation in the region
c) Facilitating political alliances against external
threats
d) Promoting regional cooperation and
development
Which SAARC country is the largest in
terms of land area?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
Which SAARC country is the smallest in
terms of land area?
a) Maldives
b) Bhutan
c) Sri Lanka
d) Afghanistan
Which SAARC country is known as the
"Land of Thunder Dragon"?
a) Nepal
b) Bhutan
c) Sri Lanka
d) Pakistan
SAARC Charter Day is observed on which
date to commemorate the signing of the SAARC Charter?
a) December 8
b) August 15
c) November 15
d) June 20
What does "SCO" stand for?
a) Shanghai Commercial Organization
b) Shanghai Cooperation Order
c) Shanghai Central Organization
d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
When was the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) founded?
a) 1998
b) 2001
c) 2005
d) 2010
Which two major countries are considered
the founding members of the SCO?
a) China and India
b) Russia and China
c) India and Pakistan
d) Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Which of the following countries is not
a full member of the SCO?
a) Pakistan
b) India
c) Iran
d) Kazakhstan
What is the primary purpose of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
a) Economic cooperation and trade liberalization
b) Military alliance against NATO
c) Counter-terrorism and regional
security
d) Cultural and educational exchanges
Which country was granted full
membership in the SCO in 2017?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Afghanistan
d) Mongolia
The SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist
Structure (RATS) is headquartered in which city?
a) Moscow, Russia
b) Beijing, China
c) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
d) Astana, Kazakhstan
Which of the following organizations was
created as a result of the SCO expanding its focus to economic and trade
cooperation?
a) SCO Economic Development Bank
b) SCO Trade and Investment Organization
c) SCO Regional Development Fund
d) SCO Business Council
What is the official working language(s)
of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
a) English only
b) Chinese only
c) Russian only
d) Chinese and Russian
In addition to full member states, which
category represents the observers and dialogue partners in the SCO?
a) Affiliated States
b) Peripheral Countries
c) Guest Nations
d) Dialogue Partners
What does NATO stand for?
a) North Atlantic Treaty Order
b) National Alliance Treaty Organization
c) North American Treaty Organization
d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
When was NATO officially formed?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1949
d) 1955
Which of the following countries was NOT
a founding member of NATO?
a) United States
b) France
c) United Kingdom
d) Canada
Which article of the NATO treaty states
that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all members?
a) Article 4
b) Article 5
c) Article 6
d) Article 7
What is the main purpose of NATO?
a) Economic cooperation
b) Cultural exchange
c) Collective defense
d) Environmental conservation
How many member countries are part of
NATO as of September 2021?
a) 24
b) 29
c) 15
d) 12
Where is the headquarters of NATO
located?
a) Brussels, Belgium
b) New York, USA
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) London, UK
During the Cold War, NATO primarily
focused on countering the influence of which geopolitical bloc?
a) European Union (EU)
b) Warsaw Pact
c) Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
d) Arab League
Which NATO member invoked Article 5 for
the first and only time in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks?
a) United Kingdom
b) France
c) United States
d) Germany
What is the NATO Response Force (NRF)?
a) A cyber warfare division
b) A rapid reaction military force
c) A space exploration program
d) A humanitarian aid initiative
What does FATF stand for?
a) Financial and Anti-Terrorism Forum
b) Financial Action Task Force
c) Federal Anti-Terrorism Force
d) Financial Asset Tracking Foundation
When was FATF established?
a) 1989
b) 1991
c) 1997
d) 2005
What is the primary goal of FATF?
a) Promoting international trade
b) Preventing money laundering and
terrorist financing
c) Regulating global financial markets
d) Promoting economic development in member countries
Which organization initially established
FATF?
a) United Nations
b) G7
c) World Bank
d) European Union
How many recommendations are there in
the FATF's standard recommendations to combat money laundering and terrorist
financing?
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
What is the "Blacklist"
maintained by FATF?
a) List of countries with the strongest economies
b) List of countries involved in illegal arms trade
c) List of high-risk countries that do
not adhere to FATF standards
d) List of countries with the highest GDP growth rate
How often does FATF review and update
its recommendations?
a) Every year
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 5 years
d) Every 10 years
What is the process called by which FATF
assesses a country's compliance with its recommendations?
a) Country Evaluation Review
b) Financial Assessment Process
c) Mutual Evaluation
d) International Compliance Check
How many regional bodies are associated
with FATF to promote the implementation of its recommendations at the regional
level?
a) 2
b) 5
c) 8
d) 10
Which of the following is NOT one of the
FATF's "High-Risk and Other Monitored Jurisdictions"?
a) Iran
b) North Korea
c) South Korea
d) Pakistan
What does OIC stand for?
a) Organization of Islamic Countries
b) Organization of Islamic Council
c) Organization of Islamic Cooperation
d) Organization of Islamic Communities
When was the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation founded?
a) 1950
b) 1969
c) 1975
d) 1981
How many member states are part of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation?
a) 42
b) 57
c) 72
d) 89
Where is the headquarters of the OIC
located?
a) Cairo, Egypt
b) Istanbul, Turkey
c) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
d) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
What is the main objective of the Organization
of Islamic Cooperation?
a) Promote economic cooperation among member states
b) Facilitate political unity among member states
c) Enhance military collaboration among member states
d) Safeguard and protect the interests
of the Muslim world
Who is the highest authority in the OIC?
a) Secretary-General
b) President
c) Chairman
d) Secretary
Which of the following is not one of the
three pillars of the OIC's charter?
a) Political Pillar
b) Social Pillar
c) Economic Pillar
d) Cultural Pillar
The OIC is the second-largest intergovernmental
organization after:
a) United Nations (UN)
b) European Union (EU)
c) African Union (AU)
d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
The OIC established an institution to
address the Palestinian issue. What is it called?
a) Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
b) OIC Human Rights Commission
c) OIC Peace and Security Council
d) Al-Quds Committee
The OIC works to combat Islamophobia and
promote dialogue among civilizations. Which initiative is responsible for this
effort?
a) OIC Solidarity Fund
b) OIC Centre for Dialogue
c) OIC Relief Fund
d) OIC Interfaith Council
What is the G-20?
a) A group of 20 countries with the highest military
spending.
b) A coalition of the 20 largest oil-producing
nations.
c) An international forum of major
economies for economic cooperation and coordination.
d) A group of 20 countries that have the highest GDP
growth rates.
When was the G-20 founded?
a) 1980
b) 1991
c) 1999
d) 2008
Which of the following is NOT a member
of the G-20?
a) China
b) Russia
c) Switzerland
d) Brazil
How often does the G-20 summit take
place?
a) Every year
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every four years
What is the primary purpose of the G-20
meetings?
a) To discuss global military strategies.
b) To address climate change issues.
c) To promote international cultural exchange.
d) To discuss international financial
and economic issues.
Which of the following statements about
the G-20 is correct?
a) The G-20 includes only European countries.
b) The G-20 has a permanent secretariat that oversees
its operations.
c) The G-20 represents over 90% of the
world's GDP.
d) The G-20 was formed primarily to address military
conflicts.
Which country is usually the host of the
G-20 summit in 2022?
a) United States
b) China
c) Germany
d) India
Which of the following organizations is
NOT a guest invitee to the G-20 summit?
a) United Nations
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) World Bank
d) European Union
In addition to member countries, which
other entities are part of the G-20 meetings?
a) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
b) Only regional organizations
c) Private corporations
d) Central banks of member countries
What is the main criterion for a country
to become a member of the G-20?
a) Population size
b) Military strength
c) Economic size and significance
d) Technological advancement
What is the primary purpose of the G7
organization?
a) Military cooperation
b) Economic and financial cooperation
c) Environmental conservation
d) Cultural exchange
Which of the following countries is NOT
a member of the G7?
a) Germany
b) Canada
c) China
d) Japan
Which year did the G7 originate?
a) 1956
b) 1975
c) 1991
d) 2000
Which one of the following statements is
true about the G7?
a) It includes the seven most populous countries in
the world.
b) It is a military alliance focused on defense
cooperation.
c) It was originally founded as a forum for political
discussion only.
d) Its membership has remained constant
since its establishment.
Where was the 2021 G7 summit held?
a) Berlin, Germany
b) Tokyo, Japan
c) Biarritz, France
d) Cornwall, United Kingdom
Which of the following topics is typically
discussed at G7 summits?
a) Space exploration
b) Cyber security
c) Sports events
d) Fashion trends
Which country is set to hold the G7
presidency in 2023?
a) Italy
b) United States
c) France
d) United Kingdom
The G7 consists of how many member
countries?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 9
d) 11
Which one of the following is NOT a G7
member's currency?
a) Euro
b) Yen
c) Yuan
d) Pound Sterling
Apart from the seven core members, which
one of the following organizations is often invited to participate in G7
meetings?
a) United Nations
b) World Health Organization
c) International Monetary Fund
d) World Trade Organization
What does ADB stand for?
a) Asian Development Board
b) Asian Development Bureau
c) Asian Development Bank
d) Asian Development Branch
When was the Asian Development Bank
established?
a) 1950
b) 1966
c) 1973
d) 1989
Where is the headquarters of the Asian
Development Bank located?
a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Manila, Philippines
c) Beijing, China
d) Bangkok, Thailand
Which of the following is the primary
purpose of the Asian Development Bank?
a) Promoting cultural exchange
b) Providing military assistance
c) Fostering regional economic
cooperation and development
d) Addressing global environmental issues
Who are the main shareholders of the
Asian Development Bank?
a) Only Asian countries
b) Only Pacific Island nations
c) Asian and non-Asian countries,
including the United States and Japan
d) Only Southeast Asian countries
What is the primary source of funding
for projects and initiatives undertaken by the Asian Development Bank?
a) Donations from member countries
b) Borrowing from commercial banks
c) Grants from non-governmental organizations
d) Capital contributions from member
countries and borrowing from international markets
Which region does the Asian Development
Bank primarily focus its development efforts on?
a) North America
b) Europe
c) Asia and the Pacific
d) Latin America
The Asian Development Bank provides
financial assistance for various sectors. Which of the following is NOT one of
those sectors?
a) Agriculture and Rural Development
b) Education
c) Space Exploration
d) Health
What is the ADB's vision for the region
it serves?
a) An inclusive and sustainable future
for Asia and the Pacific
b) Dominance of Asian economies in the global market
c) Total economic self-sufficiency of all member
countries
d) Strengthening political alliances among Asian
nations
Who is the current President of the Asian Development Bank?
a) Takehiko Nakao
Ba kHaruhiko Kuroda
c) Jin Liqun
d) Masatsugu Asakawa
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