International Organisations
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#1. The UN agency dealing with labour standards is the:
The International Labour Organization sets international labour standards. It predates the UN, having been founded in 1919.
#2. The Bretton Woods Conference of 1944 established the World Bank and the:
The Bretton Woods Conference established the World Bank and the IMF. It shaped the post-war financial system.
#3. The organisation of petroleum-exporting countries is:
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries coordinates oil policy among members. It was founded in 1960.
#4. The broader grouping of major advanced and emerging economies is the:
The Group of Twenty includes major advanced and emerging economies. It coordinates global economic policy.
#5. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948. It sets out fundamental human rights.
#6. The administrative headquarters of the European Union is located in:
The main EU institutions are based in Brussels. The European Parliament also meets in Strasbourg.
#7. The organisation formed to coordinate global public health responses is a specialised agency of the:
The World Health Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It coordinates international health work.
#8. The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was:
Trygve Lie of Norway was the first UN Secretary-General. He served from 1946 to 1952.
#9. The United Nations was founded in:
The United Nations was founded in 1945 after the Second World War. It replaced the League of Nations.
#10. The UN agency responsible for refugees is the:
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees protects and assists refugees. It is headquartered in Geneva.
#11. The Geneva-based body that adjudicates trade disputes between states is part of the:
The WTO provides a mechanism for resolving trade disputes. It is headquartered in Geneva.
#12. The UN agency focused on the welfare of children is:
UNICEF works for the welfare of children worldwide. It was established in 1946.
#13. The treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons is the:
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. It opened for signature in 1968.
#14. The association of Southeast Asian nations is known as:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations promotes regional cooperation. It was established in 1967.
#15. The agreement that ended the Bosnian War in 1995 was the:
The Dayton Accords ended the Bosnian War in 1995. They were negotiated in the United States.
#16. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation was established following an incident involving:
The OIC was established in 1969 after an arson attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The first summit was held in Rabat.
#17. The convention on international trade in endangered species is known as:
CITES regulates international trade in endangered species. It aims to prevent trade that threatens their survival.
#18. The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the:
The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the Security Council’s recommendation. The term is five years and renewable.
#19. The Helsinki Accords of 1975 aimed to improve relations between the Western and:
The Helsinki Accords sought to ease Cold War tensions between East and West. They addressed security and human rights.
#20. The economic grouping of major advanced and emerging economies known as the G20 is a forum for:
The G20 is a forum for international economic cooperation. It brings together major advanced and emerging economies.
#21. The Schengen Agreement in Europe concerns the:
The Schengen Agreement removed internal border controls among participating states. It allows passport-free travel.
#22. The Geneva Conventions primarily concern:
The Geneva Conventions set standards for humanitarian treatment in war. They protect the wounded, prisoners and civilians.
#23. The treaty banning the testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, space and underwater was the:
The Partial Test Ban Treaty of 1963 prohibited certain nuclear tests. It did not cover underground testing.
#24. The international financial institution established to promote monetary cooperation is the:
The International Monetary Fund promotes monetary cooperation and stability. It was established alongside the World Bank.
#25. The grouping of emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is:
BRICS is an association of major emerging economies. The acronym derives from its founding members’ names.
#26. The Treaty of Rome of 1957 established the:
The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community. It was a forerunner of the European Union.
#27. The international climate agreement adopted in 2015 is the:
The Paris Agreement of 2015 set goals for limiting global warming. It succeeded the framework of the Kyoto Protocol.
#28. The group of seven major advanced economies is known as the:
The G7 comprises seven major advanced economies. It functions as an informal forum for coordination.
#29. The Warsaw Pact was dissolved in the year:
The Warsaw Pact was dissolved in 1991. Its dissolution accompanied the end of the Cold War.
#30. The Antarctic Treaty of 1959 established that Antarctica should be used for:
The Antarctic Treaty reserves the continent for peaceful and scientific use. It prohibits military activity.
#31. The intergovernmental organisation of mostly developed economies promoting economic cooperation is the:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development promotes economic cooperation. It is headquartered in Paris.
#32. The organisation coordinating international standards for products and services is the:
The International Organization for Standardization develops international standards. It is headquartered in Geneva.
#33. The international financial institution that provides loans to member states facing balance of payments problems is the:
The International Monetary Fund assists members with balance of payments difficulties. It was established in 1944.
#34. Human Rights Day is observed on:
Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December. It marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration in 1948.
#35. The 1968 treaty allows non-nuclear states access to peaceful nuclear technology in exchange for:
The Non-Proliferation Treaty permits peaceful nuclear cooperation in return for non-nuclear states forgoing weapons. It rests on three pillars.
#36. The Law of the Sea Convention governs:
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea governs maritime rights and resources. It defines territorial waters and economic zones.
#37. The United Nations Charter was signed in the city of:
The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco in June 1945. The organisation formally came into existence in October.
#38. The Nobel Prizes were first awarded in:
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901. They recognise achievements in several fields.
#39. The regional organisation of Southeast Asian nations is:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations promotes regional cooperation. It was established in 1967.
#40. The organisation that awards the Nobel Peace Prize is based in:
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee in Norway. The other Nobel prizes are awarded in Sweden.
#41. The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 concerned the reduction of:
The Kyoto Protocol committed states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted in 1997.
#42. The International Atomic Energy Agency is headquartered in:
The International Atomic Energy Agency is headquartered in Vienna. It reports to the UN.
#43. The body that organises the modern Olympic Games is the:
The International Olympic Committee organises the Olympic Games. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
#44. The continental organisation of African states is the:
The African Union promotes unity among African states. It succeeded the Organisation of African Unity in 2002.
#45. The number of principal organs of the United Nations is:
The UN has six principal organs. These include the General Assembly, Security Council and Secretariat.
#46. The Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement were both negotiated under the framework of the:
Both agreements were negotiated under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It provides the overarching framework for climate negotiations.
#47. The international organisation that regulates global trade is the:
The World Trade Organization regulates international trade. It succeeded the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade in 1995.
#48. The founding document of the United Nations is the:
The UN Charter is the founding treaty of the organisation. It sets out its purposes and structure.
#49. The Marshall Plan after the Second World War provided American aid for the reconstruction of:
The Marshall Plan funded the reconstruction of Western Europe. It aimed to stabilise economies and contain communism.
#50. The regional organisation of South Asian countries is:
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation promotes cooperation among South Asian states. It was established in 1985.
#51. The Red Cross movement is primarily concerned with:
The Red Cross and Red Crescent movement provides humanitarian relief. It operates on principles of neutrality and impartiality.
#52. The financial arm of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is the:
The Islamic Development Bank is the OIC’s financial institution. It is headquartered in Jeddah.
#53. The World Meteorological Organization is the UN agency concerned with:
The World Meteorological Organization coordinates international weather and climate services. It is a UN specialised agency.
#54. The number of founding members of the United Nations in 1945 was:
The UN had fifty-one founding members in 1945. Membership has since grown substantially.
#55. The International Criminal Court, established by the Rome Statute, prosecutes:
The International Criminal Court prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. It is based in The Hague.
#56. OPEC is headquartered in:
OPEC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It was originally based in Geneva.
#57. The Gulf Cooperation Council comprises states of the:
The Gulf Cooperation Council comprises six Arab states of the Persian Gulf. It was established in 1981.
#58. The principle of collective self-defence in the UN Charter is contained in:
Article 51 of the UN Charter recognises the right of individual and collective self-defence. It is invoked in matters of armed attack.
#59. The total number of members of the UN Security Council is:
The Security Council has fifteen members in total. Five are permanent and ten are elected.
#60. The International Committee of the Red Cross is headquartered in:
The International Committee of the Red Cross is headquartered in Geneva. It was founded in the nineteenth century.
#61. The organisation established to promote international cooperation in atomic energy is the:
The International Atomic Energy Agency promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy. It also monitors non-proliferation.
#62. The Commonwealth of Nations consists largely of former territories of the:
The Commonwealth comprises mainly former British territories. It is a voluntary association of states.
#63. The Amnesty International organisation is primarily concerned with:
Amnesty International campaigns for human rights. It is a non-governmental organisation.
#64. The organ of the United Nations with primary responsibility for international peace and security is the:
The Security Council bears primary responsibility for peace and security. It can authorise sanctions and peacekeeping.
#65. The BRICS grouping established a development bank known as the:
BRICS established the New Development Bank, headquartered in Shanghai. It funds infrastructure and development projects.
#66. The Nobel Prizes were established through the will of:
The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of Alfred Nobel. He was the inventor of dynamite.
#67. The Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 is significant for establishing the principle of:
The Peace of Westphalia established principles of state sovereignty. It is regarded as a foundation of the modern state system.
#68. The chief administrative officer of the United Nations is the:
The Secretary-General heads the Secretariat and serves as the UN’s chief administrative officer. The role includes diplomatic functions.
#69. The grouping of major emerging economies known by an acronym of member names is:
BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies. The acronym derives from its member states.
#70. The conference that laid the foundation for the United Nations was held at:
Wartime conferences including Yalta prepared the ground for the UN. The Charter was finalised at San Francisco in 1945.
#71. The African Union succeeded which earlier organisation?
The African Union succeeded the Organisation of African Unity in 2002. The OAU had been founded in 1963.
#72. The South American trade bloc including Brazil and Argentina is:
MERCOSUR is a South American trade bloc. Its founding members include Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
#73. The organisation that oversees international civil aviation standards is the:
The International Civil Aviation Organization sets standards for international aviation. It is a UN specialised agency.
#74. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were established at the conference held at:
The World Bank and IMF were established at the Bretton Woods conference in 1944. Both are headquartered in Washington.
#75. The Arab League is headquartered in:
The Arab League is headquartered in Cairo. It was founded in 1945.
#76. The informal grouping of major advanced economies is the:
The Group of Seven comprises major advanced economies. It meets to coordinate economic policy.
#77. The Oslo Accords of the 1990s concerned relations between Israel and the:
The Oslo Accords were agreements between Israel and the PLO. They established a framework for negotiations.
#78. NATO is headquartered in:
NATO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It moved there from Paris in 1967.
#79. The convention on wetlands of international importance is known as the:
The Ramsar Convention concerns the conservation of wetlands. It was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar.
#80. The first summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation was held in 1969 in the city of:
The first Islamic summit was held in Rabat, Morocco, in 1969. The second summit was later held in Lahore in 1974.
#81. The World Bank and IMF are both headquartered in:
The World Bank and IMF are both headquartered in Washington DC. They are related but distinct institutions.
#82. The Congress of Vienna in 1815 was convened to reorganise Europe after the:
The Congress of Vienna reorganised Europe after Napoleon’s defeat. It sought to establish a balance of power.
#83. The environmental summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as the:
The 1992 Earth Summit in Rio addressed environment and development. It produced key environmental agreements.
#84. The organisation of American states in the Western Hemisphere is the:
The Organization of American States promotes cooperation among states of the Americas. It is headquartered in Washington.
#85. NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty:
NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Its founding treaty was signed in Washington.
#86. The UN specialised agency dealing with health is the:
The World Health Organization directs international health work. It is headquartered in Geneva.
#87. The earlier climate treaty setting binding emission targets, adopted in 1997, was the:
The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 set binding emission targets for developed countries. It preceded the Paris Agreement.
#88. The treaty that ended the Thirty Years War in 1648 and shaped the modern state system was the Peace of:
The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 ended the Thirty Years War. It is associated with the concept of state sovereignty.
#89. The Antarctic Treaty of 1959 designates Antarctica for:
The Antarctic Treaty reserves the continent for peaceful and scientific purposes. It prohibits military activity.
#90. The principal judicial organ of the United Nations is the:
The International Court of Justice is the UN’s principal judicial organ. It settles disputes between states.
#91. The Geneva Conventions concern the:
The Geneva Conventions set out humanitarian rules of war. They protect the wounded, prisoners and civilians.
#92. The organisation representing member states of the Muslim world is the:
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation represents Muslim-majority states. It was established in 1969.
#93. The alliance of Gulf Arab states is the:
The Gulf Cooperation Council groups six Gulf Arab monarchies. It was established in 1981.
#94. The UN agency dealing with atomic energy and nuclear safeguards is the:
The International Atomic Energy Agency promotes peaceful nuclear use and safeguards. It is headquartered in Vienna.
#95. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty seeks to prohibit:
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty prohibits nuclear test explosions. It was opened for signature in 1996.
#96. The declaration setting out common standards of human rights adopted in 1948 was the:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights set out common standards in 1948. It was adopted by the UN General Assembly.
#97. The International Court of Justice is located in:
The International Court of Justice sits in The Hague in the Netherlands. It is housed in the Peace Palace.
#98. The organisation representing Arab states is the:
The Arab League promotes cooperation among Arab states. It was founded in 1945.
#99. The League of Nations was headquartered in:
The League of Nations was headquartered in Geneva. The United Nations later established a major office there.
#100. The UN convention governing the rights and responsibilities of nations regarding the oceans is:
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea governs maritime rights and responsibilities. It defines territorial waters and exclusive economic zones.
#101. The Atlantic Charter of 1941 set out aims agreed between the United States and:
The Atlantic Charter set out war aims agreed by the US and the UK. It influenced the founding of the UN.
#102. ASEAN was established in 1967 through the declaration signed at:
ASEAN was established through the Bangkok Declaration in 1967. Its founding members were five Southeast Asian states.
#103. The European Union developed from earlier communities established by the Treaty of:
The Treaty of Rome in 1957 established the European Economic Community. It was a foundation of European integration.
#104. The agreement establishing the North American free trade area among the US, Canada and Mexico was:
The North American Free Trade Agreement created a free trade area among the three countries. It was later replaced by a successor agreement.
#105. The military alliance of North Atlantic states founded in 1949 is:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded in 1949. It is a collective defence alliance.
#106. The five permanent members of the Security Council are the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and:
The five permanent members are the US, Russia, China, the UK and France. They hold the power of veto.
#107. The core principle of NATO is that an attack on one member is considered:
NATO’s Article 5 treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. It embodies collective defence.
#108. The European Union developed from earlier communities and was formally established by the:
The Maastricht Treaty of 1992 formally established the European Union. Earlier treaties had created the European communities.
#109. The administrative organ of the United Nations, headed by the Secretary-General, is the:
The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day work of the UN. It is headed by the Secretary-General.
#110. The principal deliberative organ of the United Nations in which all members are represented is the:
The General Assembly is the main deliberative body where all members have a vote. Each member has one vote.
#111. The economic and monetary organisation of developed market economies is the:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development groups high-income economies. It is headquartered in Paris.
#112. The organisation established to oversee the prohibition of chemical weapons is the:
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons implements the Chemical Weapons Convention. It is headquartered in The Hague.
#113. SAARC was established in 1985, and its secretariat is located in:
The SAARC secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. The organisation was founded in Dhaka.
#114. The Treaty of Tordesillas divided newly discovered lands between Spain and:
The Treaty of Tordesillas of 1494 divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal. It was mediated by the papacy.
#115. The UN organ that has suspended its operations after decolonisation was largely completed is the:
The Trusteeship Council suspended operations in 1994. Its work of overseeing trust territories was completed.
#116. The international police organisation facilitating cooperation between national forces is:
Interpol facilitates cooperation among national police forces. It is headquartered in Lyon, France.
#117. Interpol is an international organisation facilitating cooperation among:
Interpol facilitates cooperation among national police forces. It is headquartered in Lyon, France.
#118. OPEC was founded in 1960 at a conference held in:
OPEC was founded at the Baghdad Conference in 1960. Its founding members included Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Venezuela.
#119. The court that prosecutes individuals for genocide and war crimes, distinct from the ICJ, is the:
The International Criminal Court prosecutes individuals for grave crimes. It is based in The Hague and was established by the Rome Statute.
#120. The Universal Postal Union coordinates:
The Universal Postal Union coordinates postal services between nations. It is a UN specialised agency.
#121. The Warsaw Pact was a treaty organisation led by the:
The Warsaw Pact was a Soviet-led military alliance. It was formed in 1955 in response to NATO.
#122. OPEC was founded in the year:
OPEC was founded in 1960 in Baghdad. Its founding members included Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Venezuela.
#123. The convention concerned with the protection of biological diversity was opened for signature at the:
The Convention on Biological Diversity opened at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. It addresses conservation and sustainable use.
#124. SAARC was established in the year:
SAARC was established in 1985 at a summit in Dhaka. Its members include Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
#125. The headquarters of OPEC is located in:
OPEC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It moved there in 1965.
#126. The headquarters of NATO is located in:
NATO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It moved there from Paris in 1967.
#127. UNESCO is headquartered in:
UNESCO is headquartered in Paris. It maintains the World Heritage list.
#128. The International Criminal Court was established by the:
The International Criminal Court was established by the Rome Statute, adopted in 1998. It began functioning in 2002.
#129. The Montreal Protocol of 1987 addressed the protection of the:
The Montreal Protocol aimed to phase out ozone-depleting substances. It is regarded as a successful environmental treaty.
#130. The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is:
The Security Council has five permanent members. It also has ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
#131. The day celebrated annually as United Nations Day is:
United Nations Day is marked on 24 October. It commemorates the entry into force of the Charter in 1945.
#132. The treaty banning anti-personnel landmines is commonly known as the:
The Ottawa Treaty prohibits anti-personnel landmines. It was concluded in 1997.
#133. The African Union is headquartered in:
The African Union is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was previously the seat of the OAU.
#134. The UN organ that coordinates economic and social work is the:
The Economic and Social Council coordinates the UN’s economic and social activities. It works with specialised agencies.
#135. ASEAN was established in the year:
ASEAN was established in 1967 through the Bangkok Declaration. Its founding members included Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
#136. The International Maritime Organization is the UN agency responsible for:
The International Maritime Organization regulates shipping safety and marine pollution. It is headquartered in London.
#137. The North American free trade grouping that succeeded NAFTA is known as:
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaced NAFTA. It governs trade among the three countries.
#138. The Nobel Prize category added later, not part of Alfred Nobel’s original will, is the prize in:
The prize in Economic Sciences was established later by a Swedish bank. It is awarded alongside the original Nobel Prizes.
#139. The special power held by the permanent members of the Security Council is the:
The permanent members hold the power of veto over substantive resolutions. A single veto can block a resolution.
#140. The organ of the United Nations that has suspended operations, having completed its mandate, is the:
The Trusteeship Council suspended operations in 1994. Its mandate concerned the administration of trust territories.
#141. The Human Development Index measures achievement in health, education and:
The Human Development Index combines life expectancy, education and income. It provides a broader measure than GDP alone.
#142. The World Health Organization is headquartered in:
The World Health Organization is based in Geneva. It coordinates responses to health emergencies.
#143. The treaty protecting the ozone layer by phasing out harmful substances is the:
The Montreal Protocol of 1987 phased out ozone-depleting substances. It is regarded as a successful environmental treaty.
#144. The GATT, which preceded the World Trade Organization, dealt with:
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade governed international trade from 1947. It was succeeded by the WTO in 1995.
#145. The organisation of former British territories is the:
The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association, mostly of former British territories. It promotes cooperation among members.
#146. The regional cooperation organisation centred on the Shanghai region is the:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation promotes political and security cooperation in Eurasia. It was established in 2001.
#147. The World Trade Organization succeeded which earlier arrangement?
The WTO succeeded the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade in 1995. GATT had regulated trade since 1948.
#148. The UN agency dealing with food and agriculture is the:
The Food and Agriculture Organization works to reduce hunger. It is headquartered in Rome.
#149. The Basel Convention regulates the international movement of:
The Basel Convention controls the transboundary movement of hazardous waste. It aims to protect human health and the environment.
#150. The founding principle of NATO’s collective defence is that an attack on one member is:
NATO’s Article 5 treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. It is the core of the alliance.
#151. The International Telecommunication Union is concerned with:
The International Telecommunication Union coordinates global telecommunications. It is among the oldest international organisations.
#152. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
The UN headquarters is in New York City. Other major offices are in Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi.
#153. Interpol is headquartered in:
Interpol is headquartered in Lyon, France. It supports international police cooperation.
#154. The organisation of Islamic countries promoting solidarity is the:
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation promotes solidarity among Muslim-majority states. It is headquartered in Jeddah.
#155. The OIC was established in 1969 following an incident involving:
The OIC was established in 1969 after an arson attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The first summit was held in Rabat.
#156. The organisation that publishes the Human Development Index is the:
The UN Development Programme publishes the Human Development Index. The index measures development beyond income alone.
#157. The common currency adopted by many European Union members is the:
The euro is the common currency of the eurozone members. It was introduced for electronic transactions in 1999.
#158. The Food and Agriculture Organization is headquartered in:
The FAO is headquartered in Rome. It was established in 1945.
#159. The World Economic Forum holds its annual meeting in:
The World Economic Forum meets annually in Davos, Switzerland. It brings together political and business leaders.
#160. The number of founding members of SAARC was:
SAARC was founded by seven members in 1985. Afghanistan joined later, bringing the number to eight.
#161. The permanent seat of the League of Nations was located in the city of:
The League of Nations was headquartered in Geneva. The United Nations later established a major office in the same city.
#162. The treaty that formally established the European Union was the Treaty of:
The Maastricht Treaty of 1992 established the European Union. It built on earlier European communities.
#163. The official working languages of the United Nations number:
The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Documents are produced in these languages.
#164. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the year:
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919. It formally ended the First World War.
#165. The Camp David Accords of 1978 concerned peace between Egypt and:
The Camp David Accords led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. They were mediated by the United States.
#166. The UN agency dealing with education, science and culture is:
UNESCO promotes cooperation in education, science and culture. It is headquartered in Paris.