Question 1

India is a member of which of the following organisations that focuses on regional cooperation in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 to promote regional cooperation among South Asian nations. India is a founding member along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Question 2

Which international organisation was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations (UN) was established on 24 October 1945 following World War II. Its primary purpose is to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and promote human rights.

Question 3

The World Bank was established in which year and for what primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

The World Bank was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference. Its primary purpose is to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.

Question 4

Which organisation is responsible for regulating international trade and resolving trade disputes among member nations?

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on 1 January 1995 to regulate international trade, ensure trade flows smoothly, and provide a mechanism for resolving trade disputes between member nations. It replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Question 5

Which organization is responsible for regulating international trade and resolving trade disputes between member nations?

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the international organization that regulates international trade and provides a forum for resolving trade disputes. It was established in 1995 and replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Question 6

The World Bank was established with the primary objective of providing which type of assistance to developing nations?

Accepted Answer

The World Bank was established on 27 December 1945 (formally began operations in 1946) with the primary objective of providing financial assistance and loans for development projects in developing nations. It aims to reduce poverty and promote sustainable economic development.

Question 7

Which international organization was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations (UN) was established on 24 October 1945 following World War II. Its primary purpose is to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and promote human rights.

Question 8

India is a member of BRICS. Which country is NOT a member of BRICS as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. These five nations form an association of major emerging economies. As of 2024, the original five members remain the core group, though new members have been invited to join.

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

Accepted Answer

The WTO was established in 1995 to regulate and facilitate international trade between member nations. Its core function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible by administering trade agreements and resolving trade disputes.

Question 10

Which organisation is known as the 'World Bank' and primarily provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries?

Accepted Answer

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), commonly known as the World Bank, provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries. Its headquarters is in Washington D.C., USA. It was established in 1944 under the Bretton Woods Agreement.

Question 11

India is a member of the BRICS organization. In which year did India join BRICS, and how many member states did BRICS have as of January 2024?

Accepted Answer

India was a founding member of BRICS when it was established in 2009 (initially as BRIC without South Africa). South Africa joined in 2010, making it BRICS. As of January 2024, BRICS has 5 member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Note: In August 2023, BRICS invited new members (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia) to join in January 2024, bringing the total to 10 members as of January 1, 2024.

Question 12

The World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) primarily focuses on providing financial assistance to which category of countries?

Accepted Answer

The IDA is the concessional lending arm of the World Bank Group, providing grants and low-interest loans exclusively to the world's poorest countries (typically those with GNI per capita below a specified threshold, currently around $1,205 USD).

Question 13

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in which city?

Accepted Answer

The IMF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA. It was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference and began operations in 1945. It should not be confused with the World Bank, which is also headquartered in Washington, D.C., or the WTO, which is in Geneva.

Question 14

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the IMF?

Accepted Answer

The IMF was established at the Bretton Woods Conference in July 1944 (along with the World Bank). Its primary functions include: (1) promoting international monetary cooperation, (2) facilitating balanced growth of international trade, (3) promoting exchange stability, and (4) providing temporary financial assistance to member countries. Regulating international trade is the function of the WTO, not the IMF.

Question 15

The World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced which international organization in 1995, and how many member states did the WTO have as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on 1 January 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which had been in operation since 1947. As of 2024, the WTO has 164 member states. The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and its primary function is to regulate international trade and resolve trade disputes among member nations.

Question 16

India's voting share in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as of 2024 places it in which rank among all member countries?

Accepted Answer

Following IMF quota reforms, India holds approximately 2.75% of total IMF voting power, making it the 5th largest shareholder after the United States, Japan, China, and Germany.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a member of the BRICS organization as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

BRICS expanded in 2023 to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia alongside the original five members (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). Mexico has not joined BRICS as of 2024.

Question 18

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. In which year was WHO established, and what is its primary headquarters location?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 (World Health Day is celebrated on this date). It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO is a specialized agency of the UN and is responsible for directing and coordinating international health efforts, disease prevention, and health emergencies.

Question 19

Which international organization was established in 1945 and has 193 member states as of 2024, serving as the primary forum for international diplomacy and conflict resolution?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations (UN) was established on 24 October 1945 following World War II. It currently has 193 member states (including South Sudan which joined in 2011). The UN is headquartered in New York and serves as the principal international organization for maintaining international peace and security.

Question 20

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established in which year, and which country was the most recent to join as a full member?

Accepted Answer

The SCO was founded in 2001 (formally established from the Shanghai Five in 1996). India and Pakistan joined as full members in 2017, making them the most recent additions to the organization.

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